擦 | Chinese meaning

擦【cā】

HSK 4

to rub; to scratch
to wipe; to polish
to apply (lipstick, lotion etc)
to brush (past)
to shred (a vegetable etc)

Generated definitions (experimental)

to rub; to scratch

This meaning is used when physically rubbing or scratching something with hands or a tool.

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She wiped the table with a towel.

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to wipe; to polish

This meaning is used when cleaning or polishing a surface.

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He wiped the window clean with a cloth.

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to apply (lipstick, lotion etc)

This meaning is used when putting on makeup or applying any kind of substance onto something.

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She is very skilled at applying lipstick.

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to brush (past)

This meaning is used when brushing or sweeping something in the past.

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He cleaned the floor very well yesterday.

to shred (a vegetable etc)

This meaning is used when shredding or cutting something into small pieces.

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She is very good at shredding radish into thin strips.