洗

xǐ
HSK 2
#1,245 most
frequent character
to wash, to bathe
verb

Character breakdown

Source: Make Me a Hanzi.

洗 has 氵 water as a picture part and 先 xiān as a sound part. It first meant to wash one's feet, then grew to wash or clean, purge, and bathe.

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Example Sentences

我每天都洗澡。
wǒ měitiān dū xǐzǎo 。
I take a shower every day.
请把手洗干净。
qǐng bǎshǒu xǐ gānjìng 。
Please wash your hands clean.
她喜欢洗衣服。
tā xǐhuān xǐyīfú 。
She likes to wash clothes.

Words with similar meanings

清洗qīngxǐ
cleanse
A more formal term that emphasizes the act of cleaning thoroughly.
冲洗chōngxǐ
rinse
Refers specifically to washing with water, often used for a quick wash.

Words Starting With 洗

洗手间xǐ shǒu jiān
toilet; lavatory; washroom
洗澡xǐ zǎo
to bathe; to take a shower
洗衣机xǐ yī jī
washer; washing machine

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