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As a phono-semantic compound, 涤 combines the water radical 氵 on the left, linking it to liquids and washing, with the phonetic component 条 on the right. Its traditional form, 滌, uses the more complex phonetic element 條. The core meaning refers to the physical act of washing, scrubbing, or cleansing objects of dirt. This concept extends metaphorically to include purifying the mind, cleansing oneself of sin or negative thoughts, and clearing away past grievances or bad habits.
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这件衣服需要洗涤。
她用涤纶面料做裙子。
洗衣机正在涤洗衣物。
清风涤荡了夏日的闷热。
他的心灵被忏悔涤净了。
这种洗洁精能有效涤除油污。
我们要涤除思想中的糟粕。
该工厂致力于涤清工业废水。