When you're doing laundry or washing dishes, 洗涤剂 (xǐdí jì) is the word you need for detergent. It's a general term that covers various cleaning agents used with water.
Think of it as the go-to word for anything that helps clean things by washing them. So, whether it's for clothes, dishes, or even your car, if it's a cleaning liquid or powder, you can likely refer to it as 洗涤剂.
§ Don't Confuse it with Soap (肥皂 féizào)
Many English speakers, when starting to learn Chinese, might use 洗涤剂 (xǐdí jì) as a general term for anything that cleans. While it's true that detergent cleans, it's not the same as bar soap or even liquid hand soap. 肥皂 (féizào) specifically refers to bar soap.
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- 肥皂 (féizào): Bar soap.
我用肥皂洗手。(Wǒ yòng féizào xǐ shǒu.) – I wash my hands with soap.
§ Using it for Shampoo or Body Wash
While shampoo and body wash are technically detergents (they clean!), in Chinese, you use specific terms for these personal care products, not the general 洗涤剂. You wouldn't ask for "hair detergent" or "body detergent" in Chinese. This is a common direct translation error.
Shampoo: 洗发水 (xǐfàshuǐ)
Body Wash: 沐浴露 (mùyùlù)
请给我洗发水。(Qǐng gěi wǒ xǐfàshuǐ.) – Please give me shampoo.
我需要买一些沐浴露。(Wǒ xūyào mǎi yīxiē mùyùlù.) – I need to buy some body wash.
§ Not Specifying the Type of Detergent
While 洗涤剂 (xǐdí jì) is a good general term for detergent, in daily life, Chinese speakers often use more specific terms depending on what they are cleaning. Just like in English you wouldn't always say "detergent" if you mean "laundry detergent" or "dish soap."
Laundry Detergent: 洗衣粉 (xǐyīfěn - powder) or 洗衣液 (xǐyīyè - liquid)
Dish Soap: 洗洁精 (xǐjiéjīng)
- DEFINITION
- 洗衣粉 (xǐyīfěn): Laundry powder.
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- 洗衣液 (xǐyīyè): Liquid laundry detergent.
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- 洗洁精 (xǐjiéjīng): Dishwashing liquid.
我需要买洗衣液。(Wǒ xūyào mǎi xǐyīyè.) – I need to buy laundry detergent (liquid).
用洗洁精洗碗。(Yòng xǐjiéjīng xǐ wǎn.) – Use dish soap to wash the dishes.
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这个是洗涤剂。
This is detergent.
我需要洗涤剂。
I need detergent.
洗涤剂在哪里？
Where is the detergent?
请给我洗涤剂。
Please give me the detergent.
他有洗涤剂。
He has detergent.
洗涤剂很好用。
Detergent is very useful.
这不是洗涤剂。
This is not detergent.
我没有洗涤剂。
I don't have detergent.
Comment l'utiliser
Use 洗涤剂 (xǐdí jì) to refer to cleaning agents like laundry detergent, dish soap, or all-purpose cleaners. It's a general term.
Don't confuse 洗涤剂 with specific types of detergents if you need to be precise. For example, for laundry detergent, you might say 洗衣粉 (xǐyīfěn) for powder or 洗衣液 (xǐyīyè) for liquid. For dish soap, it's 洗碗液 (xǐwǎnyè).
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她把一些______倒进了洗衣机。
To wash clothes in a washing machine, you need detergent. (Tā bǎ yīxiē xǐdí jì dào jìnle xǐyījī.)
这种______很香，洗完的衣服很干净。
The sentence describes something that smells good and makes clothes clean after washing, which points to detergent. (Zhè zhǒng xǐdí jì hěn xiāng, xǐ wán de yīfu hěn gānjìng.)
妈妈让我去超市买一瓶______。
If you're buying something at a supermarket that you'd use for cleaning, detergent is a common item. (Māma ràng wǒ qù chāoshì mǎi yī píng xǐdí jì.)
请把______放在高处，以免孩子碰到。
Detergent should be kept out of reach of children for safety reasons. (Qǐng bǎ xǐdí jì fàng zài gāochù, yǐmiǎn háizi pèng dào.)
用______洗碗可以洗得很干净。
To wash dishes thoroughly, you need to use detergent. (Yòng xǐdí jì xǐ wǎn kěyǐ xǐ dé hěn gānjìng.)
他不喜欢用这种______，因为它泡沫太多。
The sentence mentions 'too much foam', which is a common characteristic of some detergents. (Tā bù xǐhuān yòng zhè zhǒng xǐdí jì, yīnwèi tā pàomò tài duō.)
Put the detergent in the washing machine.
This detergent is good for the skin.
Where can I buy environmentally friendly detergent?
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你需要买新的洗涤剂吗？
Focus: 洗涤剂 (xǐdíqì)
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请问，哪种洗涤剂更适合手洗衣服？
Focus: 手洗 (shǒuxǐ)
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这个洗涤剂的味道很好闻。
Focus: 味道 (wèidào)
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Imagine you are doing laundry. Write a short sentence about using detergent. Include the word 洗涤剂 (xǐdí jì) in your sentence.
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我需要用洗涤剂来洗衣服。 (Wǒ xūyào yòng xǐdí jì lái xǐ yīfu.) - I need to use detergent to wash clothes.
You are cleaning dishes. Write a short sentence about using detergent for dishes. Include the word 洗涤剂 (xǐdí jì).
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请在水里加一些洗涤剂洗碗。 (Qǐng zài shuǐ lǐ jiā yīxiē xǐdí jì xǐ wǎn.) - Please add some detergent to the water to wash dishes.
You are at a supermarket. Write a short sentence asking where the detergent is. Include the word 洗涤剂 (xǐdí jì).
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请问，洗涤剂在哪里？ (Qǐngwèn, xǐdí jì zài nǎlǐ?) - Excuse me, where is the detergent?
根据对话，弟弟想用洗涤剂做什么？ (Gēnjù duìhuà, dìdi xiǎng yòng xǐdí jì zuò shénme?) - According to the dialogue, what did the younger brother want to use the detergent for?
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妈妈说："衣服很脏，要多放一些洗涤剂。" 弟弟问："洗涤剂可以洗碗吗？" 妈妈回答说："洗碗要用洗碗剂，不是这种洗涤剂。"
根据对话，弟弟想用洗涤剂做什么？ (Gēnjù duìhuà, dìdi xiǎng yòng xǐdí jì zuò shénme?) - According to the dialogue, what did the younger brother want to use the detergent for?
对话中弟弟问“洗涤剂可以洗碗吗？”，表明他想用洗涤剂洗碗。 (In the dialogue, the younger brother asks 'Can detergent be used to wash dishes?', indicating he wants to use detergent to wash dishes.)
对话中弟弟问“洗涤剂可以洗碗吗？”，表明他想用洗涤剂洗碗。 (In the dialogue, the younger brother asks 'Can detergent be used to wash dishes?', indicating he wants to use detergent to wash dishes.)
根据这段话，买洗涤剂时应该注意什么？ (Gēnjù zhè duàn huà, mǎi xǐdí jì shí yīnggāi zhùyì shénme?) - According to this passage, what should you pay attention to when buying detergent?
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超市里有很多种洗涤剂。有洗衣用的，也有洗碗用的。买洗涤剂的时候要注意看清楚标签。
根据这段话，买洗涤剂时应该注意什么？ (Gēnjù zhè duàn huà, mǎi xǐdí jì shí yīnggāi zhùyì shénme?) - According to this passage, what should you pay attention to when buying detergent?
文中提到“买洗涤剂的时候要注意看清楚标签”。 (The passage mentions 'When buying detergent, be sure to read the label carefully.')
文中提到“买洗涤剂的时候要注意看清楚标签”。 (The passage mentions 'When buying detergent, be sure to read the label carefully.')
小王在商店里看到了哪两种洗涤剂？ (Xiǎo Wáng zài shāngdiàn lǐ kàn dào le nǎ liǎng zhǒng xǐdí jì?) - What two types of detergent did Xiao Wang see in the store?
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小王去商店买洗涤剂，他看到有两种，一种是粉末状的，另一种是液体的。他不知道哪种更好用。
小王在商店里看到了哪两种洗涤剂？ (Xiǎo Wáng zài shāngdiàn lǐ kàn dào le nǎ liǎng zhǒng xǐdí jì?) - What two types of detergent did Xiao Wang see in the store?
文中明确指出“一种是粉末状的，另一种是液体的”。 (The passage explicitly states 'one is powdered, the other is liquid'.)
文中明确指出“一种是粉末状的，另一种是液体的”。 (The passage explicitly states 'one is powdered, the other is liquid'.)
You are making a shopping list for cleaning supplies. Write three sentences listing the items you need, including detergent. Describe what each item is for.
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我需要买一些洗涤剂来洗衣服。我还得买清洁剂擦窗户。最后，别忘了买一个拖把来拖地。
Imagine you are explaining to a friend how to wash dishes by hand. Write three sentences giving instructions, making sure to mention detergent.
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首先，你需要用热水和洗涤剂浸泡碗碟。然后，用海绵仔细擦洗每一个碗。最后，用清水冲洗干净并晾干。
You just did your laundry. Write a short journal entry (3-4 sentences) describing the process, mentioning what kind of detergent you used and why.
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今天我洗了衣服。我用了一种环保的洗涤剂，因为我想保护环境。现在，所有的衣服都闻起来很香，而且非常干净。
根据这段话，为什么妈妈要仔细量洗涤剂的用量？
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妈妈说，用太多洗涤剂会损伤衣服的面料。所以每次洗衣，她都会仔细量好洗涤剂的用量。这样不仅能保护衣服，还能节约用水。
根据这段话，为什么妈妈要仔细量洗涤剂的用量？
文章中明确提到“这样不仅能保护衣服，还能节约用水”。
文章中明确提到“这样不仅能保护衣服，还能节约用水”。
这段话主要告诉我们什么？
Read this passage:
超市里有各种各样的洗涤剂，有专门洗碗的，有专门洗衣的，还有多功能清洁的。选择合适的洗涤剂可以让你事半功倍，清洁效果更好。
这段话主要告诉我们什么？
文章强调了洗涤剂的种类很多，并且选择合适的洗涤剂能带来更好的清洁效果。
文章强调了洗涤剂的种类很多，并且选择合适的洗涤剂能带来更好的清洁效果。
根据这段话，处理油渍的关键是什么？
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小明不小心把油倒在了衬衫上，他妈妈告诉他要立刻用一些洗涤剂加水浸泡，这样油渍才容易去除。如果等油渍干了再处理，就会很难洗掉。
根据这段话，处理油渍的关键是什么？
文章中明确提到“要立刻用一些洗涤剂加水浸泡，这样油渍才容易去除”。
文章中明确提到“要立刻用一些洗涤剂加水浸泡，这样油渍才容易去除”。
她发现洗衣机里没有___了。
Context: The sentence talks about a washing machine, which uses detergent (洗涤剂) for washing clothes. The other options are for personal cleaning.
请把碗碟上的油污用___洗干净。
Context: To clean grease from dishes, one would use detergent (洗涤剂). The other options are for bleaching, disinfecting, or softening.
这种___是专门为婴儿衣物设计的，很温和。
Context: The sentence mentions 'baby clothes' and 'mild', which points to a specific type of detergent (洗涤剂). The other options are for stain removal, polishing, or preservation.
“洗涤剂”通常用于清洁个人卫生。
“洗涤剂” (detergent) is primarily used for cleaning objects like dishes or clothes, not for personal hygiene. For personal hygiene, you would use soap (肥皂) or shower gel (沐浴露).
当你洗衣服时，你需要放“洗涤剂”进洗衣机。
When washing clothes, you absolutely need to add detergent (洗涤剂) to the washing machine to get them clean.
“洗涤剂”可以用作饮料。
“洗涤剂” (detergent) is a cleaning product and is toxic if ingested. It is definitely not for drinking.
The correct order forms the sentence: 'This detergent washes clothes very cleanly.'
The correct order forms the sentence: 'Use detergent to wash these plates clean.'
The correct order forms the sentence: 'This detergent is not suitable for children to use.'
Imagine you are developing a new eco-friendly detergent. Write a short paragraph describing its key features and benefits, using '洗涤剂' at least once.
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我们新推出的环保洗涤剂具有超强的去污力，同时对环境友好。它采用天然植物成分，温和不刺激皮肤，是您居家清洁的最佳选择。
You are writing a review for a new washing machine. Describe how the machine's features enhance the effectiveness of the detergent you use, mentioning '洗涤剂' at least once.
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这款智能洗衣机拥有自动投放洗涤剂的功能，能根据衣物量和脏污程度精准控制用量，大大提升了洗涤剂的效能。其深层清洁模式更是能充分发挥洗涤剂的作用，让衣物洁净如新。
Write a short blog post entry about the evolution of washing methods, from traditional techniques to modern detergents. Be sure to include '洗涤剂' in your post.
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从古代的捣衣棒到现代琳琅满目的洗涤剂，人类的洗衣方式经历了翻天覆地的变化。科技的进步让洗涤剂种类多样化，不仅去污力更强，也更加方便环保。
根据这段文字，消费者在选择洗涤剂时应该考虑哪些因素？
Read this passage:
市场上有各种各样的洗涤剂，包括洗衣粉、洗衣液和洗衣凝珠。消费者在选择时，应根据衣物的材质、污渍类型以及个人偏好来决定。例如，对于娇贵的丝绸衣物，最好选择温和的专用洗涤剂。
根据这段文字，消费者在选择洗涤剂时应该考虑哪些因素？
文章明确指出“消费者在选择时，应根据衣物的材质、污渍类型以及个人偏好来决定”。
文章明确指出“消费者在选择时，应根据衣物的材质、污渍类型以及个人偏好来决定”。
关于环保型洗涤剂，下列哪项描述是正确的？
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近几年，环保型洗涤剂越来越受到人们的关注。这类洗涤剂通常采用可降解成分，减少对水环境的污染。然而，有些消费者担心环保型洗涤剂的去污力可能不如传统产品。
关于环保型洗涤剂，下列哪项描述是正确的？
文章提到“这类洗涤剂通常采用可降解成分，减少对水环境的污染”。
文章提到“这类洗涤剂通常采用可降解成分，减少对水环境的污染”。
根据这段文字，使用洗涤剂时最重要的一点是什么？
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洗涤剂的正确使用方法对于洗涤效果至关重要。过量使用不仅浪费，还可能导致衣物漂洗不净，甚至残留物刺激皮肤。因此，务必按照产品说明书的指示使用。
根据这段文字，使用洗涤剂时最重要的一点是什么？
文章强调“务必按照产品说明书的指示使用”，因为过量使用有负面影响。
文章强调“务必按照产品说明书的指示使用”，因为过量使用有负面影响。
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洗衣服需要用洗涤剂。
