Meanings of 濯
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AI Study Notes for 濯
洗 (xǐ, to wash) — use 濯 when referring to a more metaphorical or purifying cleansing, while 洗 is more general for washing.
Imagine a river (the water radical 水) flowing over a stone (the character's structure) and washing away dirt. Picture the river 'zhào' (sounds like 'chow', as in 'chow down' on clean food) making everything fresh and pure again.
Common mistakes include confusing 濯 with similar-sounding characters like 着 (zhuó), which means 'to wear' or 'to arrive'. It is generally used in both formal and informal contexts, often found in literary or poetic language. Be careful with the tone; it's pronounced zhào, not zhāo.
While 濯 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it connects to HSK Level 5 words related to water and cleansing, such as 洗 (xǐ, to wash) and 清 (qīng, clean). Focus on understanding its usage in more complex phrases involving purification.
In traditional Chinese culture, cleansing rituals, especially during festivals like Qingming, symbolize the removal of bad luck and the welcoming of good fortune. The act of washing is often viewed as a spiritual cleansing.
Learners often confuse 濯 with 洗 (xǐ), mistakenly using it in contexts where only 'to wash' applies. For example, saying 我需要濯手 (wǒ xūyào zhào shǒu) instead of 我需要洗手 (wǒ xūyào xǐ shǒu) for 'I need to wash my hands' is incorrect.
Pronunciation of 濯
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Etymology of 濯
water
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Grammar Patterns of 濯
濯 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Complete the Sentence
塔又用水洗____,以除去存留的残酸.
The column is rinsed again with water to remove the acid.
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Cultural Notes for 濯
In traditional Chinese culture, cleansing rituals, especially during festivals like Qingming, symbolize the removal of bad luck and the welcoming of good fortune. The act of washing is often viewed as a spiritual cleansing.
Word Family of 濯
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Frequently Asked Questions about 濯
Phrases like 濯衣 (zhào yī, to wash clothes) and 濯清涟 (zhào qīng lián, to wash with clear water) illustrate its usage.