When you want to say “to wipe” or “to clean by wiping” in Chinese, you can use 擦拭 (cā shì). This verb is commonly used for cleaning surfaces like tables, windows, or floors. Think of it as a general term for using a cloth or wiper to remove dirt or liquid.
For example, you can 擦拭桌子 (cā shì zhuō zi) to wipe a table, or 擦拭玻璃 (cā shì bō li) to wipe glass. It’s a practical word for everyday cleaning tasks.
How Formal Is It?
"请用干净的布擦拭桌面，保持整洁。(Qǐng yòng gānjìng de bù cā shì zhuōmiàn, bǎochí zhěngjié.) - Please wipe the tabletop with a clean cloth to keep it tidy."
"我需要擦一下窗户。(Wǒ xūyào cā yīxià chuānghù.) - I need to wipe the windows."
"快把桌子抹干净！(Kuài bǎ zhuōzi mā gānjìng!) - Quickly wipe the table clean!"
"小猫咪，擦擦你的小脸蛋。(Xiǎo māomī, cācā nǐ de xiǎo liǎndàn.) - Little kitty, wipe your little face."
"别再给我擦屁股了。(Bié zài gěi wǒ cā pìgu le.) - Stop cleaning up my messes for me. (Literally: Stop wiping my butt for me.)"
कठिनाई स्तर
Two common characters, but '拭' might be less common than '擦' individually.
Both characters have a moderate number of strokes.
Standard pronunciation.
Clear pronunciation.
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擦拭 is often followed by a noun indicating the object being wiped. It emphasizes the action of wiping for cleaning or removing something.
擦拭桌子 (cā shì zhuō zi) - to wipe the table.
It can be used with adverbs of manner to describe how the wiping is done.
轻轻擦拭 (qīng qīng cā shì) - to wipe gently.
擦拭 can be followed by a prepositional phrase indicating the tool used for wiping.
用布擦拭 (yòng bù cā shì) - to wipe with a cloth.
The verb 擦 (cā) can be used alone for 'to wipe,' but 擦拭 (cā shì) adds a sense of thoroughness or completing the action of wiping.
把窗户擦拭干净 (bǎ chuāng hu cā shì gān jìng) - to wipe the window clean.
It is commonly used in contexts of cleaning and maintenance.
每天擦拭家具 (měi tiān cā shì jiā jù) - to wipe the furniture every day.
स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण
她用湿布轻轻擦拭着桌子，生怕留下一点刮痕。
She gently wiped the table with a damp cloth, afraid of leaving a scratch.
生怕 (shēngpà) means 'for fear that' or 'lest'.
请你帮忙擦拭一下窗户，上面积满了灰尘。
Please help wipe the windows; they are covered in dust.
积满 (jīmǎn) means 'to be covered with' or 'to accumulate fully'.
每次使用后，最好立即擦拭干净器皿，以保持其光泽。
After each use, it's best to immediately wipe the utensils clean to maintain their luster.
以 (yǐ) can mean 'so as to' or 'in order to'.
他仔细擦拭着旧照片上的灰尘，回忆着往事。
He carefully wiped the dust from the old photos, reminiscing about the past.
往事 (wǎngshì) means 'past events' or 'bygones'.
运动员在比赛间隙擦拭着脸上的汗水。
The athlete wiped the sweat from their face during the break in the game.
间隙 (jiànxì) means 'interval' or 'gap'.
医生用酒精棉球擦拭了伤口周围的皮肤。
The doctor wiped the skin around the wound with an alcohol swab.
棉球 (miánqiú) means 'cotton ball'.
她习惯每天早上擦拭镜子，确保没有一丝污渍。
She is accustomed to wiping the mirror every morning, ensuring there is not a speck of stain.
一丝 (yīsī) means 'a shred of' or 'a trace of'.
这台机器需要定期擦拭和保养，才能延长使用寿命。
This machine requires regular wiping and maintenance to extend its lifespan.
保养 (bǎoyǎng) means 'to maintain' or 'maintenance'.
व्याकरण पैटर्न
मुहावरे और अभिव्यक्तियाँ
"擦拭干净"
Wipe clean
请你把桌子擦拭干净。 (Please wipe the table clean.)
neutral"擦拭灰尘"
Wipe away dust
她正在擦拭家具上的灰尘。 (She is wiping away the dust on the furniture.)
neutral"擦拭眼泪"
Wipe away tears
他轻轻地擦拭着她的眼泪。 (He gently wiped away her tears.)
neutral"擦拭汗水"
Wipe away sweat
运动员用毛巾擦拭汗水。 (The athlete wiped away sweat with a towel.)
neutral"擦拭玻璃"
Wipe glass
我们应该定期擦拭窗户玻璃。 (We should regularly wipe the window glass.)
neutral"擦拭地板"
Wipe the floor
妈妈每天都会擦拭地板。 (Mom wipes the floor every day.)
neutral"擦拭桌面"
Wipe the tabletop
吃完饭后，请擦拭桌面。 (Please wipe the tabletop after eating.)
neutral"擦拭污渍"
Wipe away stains
这种清洁剂可以有效擦拭污渍。 (This cleaner can effectively wipe away stains.)
neutral"擦拭器皿"
Wipe utensils
饭店员工正在擦拭餐具器皿。 (Restaurant staff are wiping tableware and utensils.)
neutral"擦拭干净利落"
Wipe clean and neat
她把厨房擦拭得干净利落。 (She wiped the kitchen clean and neat.)
neutralवाक्य संरचनाएँ
擦拭 + Object
他擦拭桌子。 (Tā cāshì zhuōzi.) - He wiped the table.
用 + Tool + 擦拭 + Object
她用布擦拭窗户。 (Tā yòng bù cāshì chuānghu.) - She wiped the window with a cloth.
擦拭 + Place
请擦拭干净地面。 (Qǐng cāshì gānjìng dìmiàn.) - Please wipe the floor clean.
擦拭 + Object + 以保持清洁 (yǐ bǎochí qīngjié)
我们需要擦拭设备以保持清洁。 (Wǒmen xūyào cāshì shèbèi yǐ bǎochí qīngjié.) - We need to wipe the equipment to keep it clean.
定期 + 擦拭 + Object
你应该定期擦拭你的眼镜。 (Nǐ yīnggāi dìngqí cāshì nǐ de yǎnjìng.) - You should regularly wipe your glasses.
擦拭掉 + Dirt/Liquid
他擦拭掉额头上的汗水。 (Tā cāshì diào étóu shàng de hànshuǐ.) - He wiped away the sweat from his forehead.
仔细 + 擦拭
妈妈仔细擦拭着每一件家具。 (Māma zǐxì cāshì zhe měi yī jiàn jiājù.) - Mom carefully wiped every piece of furniture.
擦拭 + Surface + 使之 + Adjective
她擦拭桌面，使之闪闪发光。 (Tā cāshì zhuōmiàn, shǐ zhī shǎnshǎn fāguāng.) - She wiped the tabletop, making it sparkle.
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When you want to say 'to wipe' or 'to clean by wiping,' 擦拭 (cā shì) is a good verb to use. It implies a cleaning action with a cloth or similar item. You can use it for various surfaces or objects.
A common mistake is using 擦 (cā) alone when you mean 'to wipe' in a cleaning context. While 擦 can mean 'to rub' or 'to wipe,' 擦拭 is often more precise for cleaning. For example, instead of saying 擦桌子 (cā zhuō zi) for 'wipe the table,' which is understandable, 擦拭桌子 (cā shì zhuō zi) feels a bit more formal and complete, emphasizing the cleaning action. However, 擦 is perfectly fine for simpler, less formal wiping actions, like 擦汗 (cā hàn) 'to wipe sweat'.
खुद को परखो 36 सवाल
Listen and understand: 'Please wipe the table.'
Listen and understand: 'He is wiping the window.'
Listen and understand: 'I need a cloth to wipe.'
Read this aloud:
请擦拭桌子。
Focus: cā shì
तुमने कहा:
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Read this aloud:
他正在擦拭窗户。
Focus: chuāng hù
तुमने कहा:
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Read this aloud:
我需要一块布来擦拭。
Focus: bù lái
तुमने कहा:
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请你帮我___桌子。
Here, '擦拭' (cāshì) means to wipe, which is appropriate for cleaning a table.
她用湿布___窗户。
'擦拭' (cāshì) is the correct verb for wiping windows with a cloth.
请___一下你嘴边的牛奶。
To clean milk from around one's mouth, '擦拭' (cāshì) is the most suitable verb.
我每天都会___我的眼镜。
When cleaning glasses, '擦拭' (cāshì) is the correct action.
妈妈让孩子___自己的玩具。
To clean toys, '擦拭' (cāshì) is the appropriate word.
用纸巾___手上的水。
To remove water from hands with a paper towel, '擦拭' (cāshì) is the correct verb.
Imagine you spilled coffee on your desk. Write a sentence saying you need to wipe the desk clean. (Use '擦拭' and '桌子'.)
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
我需要擦拭桌子。
Your car windows are dirty. Write a simple sentence about needing to wipe them. (Use '擦拭' and '车窗'.)
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
我需要擦拭车窗。
You just finished eating and want to clean the table. Write a sentence saying 'I will wipe the table.' (Use '擦拭' and '桌子'.)
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
我会擦拭桌子。
What did Mom ask to be cleaned?
Read this passage:
妈妈说：'请你擦拭一下地板。' (Māmā shuō: 'Qǐng nǐ cāshì yīxià dìbǎn.')
What did Mom ask to be cleaned?
'地板' (dìbǎn) means 'floor'.
'地板' (dìbǎn) means 'floor'.
What did he wipe?
Read this passage:
他用布擦拭眼镜。 (Tā yòng bù cāshì yǎnjìng.)
What did he wipe?
'眼镜' (yǎnjìng) means 'glasses'.
'眼镜' (yǎnjìng) means 'glasses'.
What does the cleaner wipe daily?
Read this passage:
清洁工每天都会擦拭办公室的桌子。 (Qīngjié gōng měitiān dōu huì cāshì bàngōngshì de zhuōzi.)
What does the cleaner wipe daily?
'办公室的桌子' (bàngōngshì de zhuōzi) means 'office tables'.
'办公室的桌子' (bàngōngshì de zhuōzi) means 'office tables'.
她用湿布轻轻地___桌子，把上面的灰尘都弄掉了。
“擦拭”在这里表示用抹布等物品擦掉灰尘或污渍，符合语境。
手术前，护士会用酒精仔细___病人的皮肤进行消毒。
“擦拭”在这里指的是用含有消毒剂的物品擦皮肤以达到消毒目的。
这幅油画需要定期用柔软的布___，以保持其光泽和色彩。
“擦拭”在这里表示用布轻轻擦拭表面以清洁和保养。
她小心翼翼地___着眼镜，生怕留下任何指纹。
“擦拭”指的是用布擦掉指纹或灰尘，使其干净。
为了让窗户看起来更明亮，他用报纸蘸水___玻璃。
“擦拭”指用报纸擦拭窗户表面以清洁。
这台机器的零件非常精密，需要定期用无尘布___，防止灰尘影响运行。
“擦拭”在这里指用无尘布擦除精密零件上的灰尘。
This sentence instructs someone to use a clean cloth to wipe the surface of the table. The word order follows a typical Chinese sentence structure: subject (implied 'you'), verb phrase ('use clean cloth'), and object phrase ('wipe table surface').
This sentence describes someone's habit of wiping their spectacle lenses after each use. The time phrase '在每次使用后' (after each use) comes before the verb '擦拭' (to wipe).
This sentence states that the waiter is carefully wiping all the tableware in the restaurant. The adverb '仔细地' (carefully) modifies the verb '擦拭' (to wipe).
This sentence means 'Please wipe the table clean with a damp cloth.' The structure is 'Please + (tool) + wipe + object + clean.'
This sentence means 'She carefully wiped off the dust on the screen.' The adverb '小心地' (carefully) modifies the verb '擦拭' (to wipe).
This sentence means 'After exercising, he wiped the sweat from his face.' The general structure is 'Subject + (time/context) + verb + object.'
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संबंधित सामग्री
यह शब्द अन्य भाषाओं में
daily_life के और शब्द
朝九晚五
B2From nine to five; regular working hours.
未免
B2Rather; a bit too; truly (implies something excessive).
废弃
B2To abandon; to discard; to cease to use.
恪守
B2To scrupulously observe; to strictly adhere to.
反常
B2abnormal, unusual
充裕
B2Abundant; ample.
充沛
B2Abundant; plentiful; full of energy.
门禁卡
B2Access card; entry card.
门禁
B2Access control (system).
配件
B2Fittings; accessories; spare parts.
