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.
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.
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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Case file: 濯
- 1The meaning half氵 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half隹 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaywater
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say to cleanse, to rinse, to wash out in Chinese
“to cleanse, to rinse, to wash out” in Chinese is濯
The character 濯 (zhào) means 'to cleanse' or 'to wash out', often used in contexts involving water, such as rinsing clothes or purifying something. It can also imply cleansing from impurities or evils, making it a more metaphorical term in certain contexts. This character is commonly associated with cleanliness and purity.
When to use 濯
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.
濯 or something close to it
洗 (xǐ, to wash) — use 濯 when referring to a more metaphorical or purifying cleansing, while 洗 is more general for washing.
What learners get wrong
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.
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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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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.
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