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The Chinese word "清洗" is formed by combining the character "清" (qīng), which conveys clarity or purity, with "洗" (xǐ), which means to wash; the resulting compound word semantically integrates these elements, with "清" specifying the outcome or manner of the action denoted by "洗", thus meaning to clean thoroughly or purge.

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我每天清洗杯子。

Wǒ měitiān qīngxǐ bēizi.

I wash my cup every day.

清洗蔬菜时要用水。

Qīngxǐ shūcài shí yào yòng shuǐ.

When washing vegetables, you need to use water.

工人正在清洗大楼的外墙。

Gōngrén zhèngzài qīngxǐ dàlóu de wàiqiáng.

The workers are cleaning the exterior wall of the building.

这台机器可以自动清洗管道。

Zhè tái jīqì kěyǐ zìdòng qīngxǐ guǎndào.

This machine can automatically clean pipes.

在手术前，医生必须彻底清洗双手。

Zài shǒushù qián, yīshēng bìxū chèdǐ qīngxǐ shuāngshǒu.

Before surgery, doctors must thoroughly wash their hands.

Word Definition - 清洗

qīng xǐ to wash; to rinse; to clean; (fig.) to purge; to get rid of (corrupt individuals etc)

Individual Character Details

清 qīng, qīng
洗 xǐ, xiǎn