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Learners often confuse 帚 with other cleaning tools, such as 扫把 (sàobǎ), which means 'sweeper.' 帚 is more formal and typically used in written contexts. Remember that the tone is important; mispronouncing it could lead to misunderstandings.
Although 帚 is not in the HSK vocabulary list, it connects with other household items like 扫 (sǎo - to sweep) and 清洁 (qīngjié - to clean). Focus on using it in sentences about cleaning to reinforce its meaning.
Learners may confuse 帚 with 扫把 (sàobǎ), leading to incorrect usage in context. Always remember that 帚 is more formal and means 'broom' specifically, while 扫把 refers to a sweeper or broomstick used informally.
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Etymology of 帚
Pictograph of a hand sweeping with a broom.
A hand 巾 holding a broom with the head 彐 held up
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How to say broom, broomstick in Chinese
“broom, broomstick” in Chinese is帚
The character 帚 (zhǒu) refers to a broom or broomstick, commonly used for sweeping floors and cleaning spaces. It is often associated with household chores and cleanliness, and can also be used metaphorically in expressions related to tidiness or getting rid of things.
When to use 帚
Learners often confuse 帚 with other cleaning tools, such as 扫把 (sàobǎ), which means 'sweeper.' 帚 is more formal and typically used in written contexts. Remember that the tone is important; mispronouncing it could lead to misunderstandings.
What learners get wrong
Learners may confuse 帚 with 扫把 (sàobǎ), leading to incorrect usage in context. Always remember that 帚 is more formal and means 'broom' specifically, while 扫把 refers to a sweeper or broomstick used informally.
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Grammar patterns of 帚
帚 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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拿扫____把那些玻璃清扫干净好吗？
Get a broom and sweep up that glass will you?
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Word Family of 帚
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Frequently asked questions about 帚
You can say '我用帚扫地' (Wǒ yòng zhǒu sǎo dì) meaning 'I use a broom to sweep the floor.'
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