冲洗 (chōng xǐ): to rinse; to wash; (photography) to develop (film)

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 7verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning: to rinse; to wash; (photography) to develop (film)
Characters: 2
Part of speech: verb
HSK level: HSK 7

Full definitions

to rinse
to wash
(photography) to develop (film)

Chinese explanation

用水把物体表面的脏东西洗掉，使变干净
洗照片，即用化学方法让拍过的胶卷显出影像。

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Character breakdown

HSK 6

(of water) to dash against

HSK 2

to wash

Example sentences

While cooking, I accidentally cut my finger, so I immediately rinsed the wound with clean water and then put on a bandage.

It's best to first rinse newly bought vegetables and fruits under running water for a few minutes; this can remove pesticide residue from the surface.

When the tide comes in, the footprints on the beach are quickly washed clean by the waves.

The doctor suggested I rinse my nasal cavity with warm salt water every day; this can relieve nasal congestion caused by allergies.

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