Meaning
To clean the surface of a table.
Cultural Background
Wiping the table is a common household chore taught to children early on. Similar to the mainland, it is a standard daily task. In restaurants, waiters often wipe the table immediately after a customer leaves. In hawker centers, cleaning staff are constantly wiping tables.
Use a cloth
When you say {擦|cā}{桌子|zhuōzi}, imagine holding a cloth. It helps remember the verb.
Politeness
If you ask someone to do it, add '请' (please) to be polite.
Meaning
To clean the surface of a table.
Use a cloth
When you say {擦|cā}{桌子|zhuōzi}, imagine holding a cloth. It helps remember the verb.
Politeness
If you ask someone to do it, add '请' (please) to be polite.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct verb.
我正在_____桌子。
{擦|cā} is the correct verb for wiping a surface.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the best option.
Only 'wiping' makes sense for a table.
Match the action to the object.
Match '擦' with the correct object.
Wiping is typically done on a table.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
3 exercises我正在_____桌子。
{擦|cā} is the correct verb for wiping a surface.
Choose the best option.
Only 'wiping' makes sense for a table.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Wiping is typically done on a table.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsNo, use 'xǐ' for clothes.
It is neutral and very common.
Related Phrases
{擦|cā}{地板|dìbǎn}
similarWipe the floor
{擦|cā}{窗户|chuānghu}
similarWipe the window
{擦|cā}{汗|hàn}
similarWipe sweat
{抹|mā}{桌子|zhuōzi}
synonymWipe the table
