擦

cā

to wipe; to rub

verbHSK 3.0 word list · Band 4
Dictionary entry

to rub; to scratch; to wipe; to polish; to apply (lipstick, lotion etc)

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擦

See it in sentences

请把桌子擦干净。

Qǐng bǎ zhuōzi cā gānjìng.

English

Please wipe the table clean.

他一边听歌一边擦椅子。

Tā yìbiān tīng gē yìbiān cā yǐzi.

English

He wiped the chairs while listening to music.

Goes with

  • 擦干净wipe clean
  • 擦桌子wipe the table

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