Memory phrase (Mnemonic) for: 洗


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Meaning

to wash, to bathe, laundry

Pronunciation

Explanation

Left: water , right: precede, previous (The cow uses the front legs to preceed.)

Mnemonic

(Perhaps later for the flowers? - But:) The water it is precedingly used for: washing.

Radicals

Water
in advance, first(early; prior; former)
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Vocabulary

清洗 qīng xǐ to wash; to clean; to purge
漱洗 shù xǐ to rinse the mouth and wash the face
搓洗 cuō xǐ to rub clean (garments); to scrub
洗澡 xǐ zǎo to bathe; to take a shower
洗刷 xǐ shuā wash; brush; scrub
洗涤 xǐ dí to rinse; to wash; washing
冲洗 chōng xǐ to rinse; to wash
洗漱 xǐ shù to wash the face and rinse the mouth

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