Writing
清扫 (qīng sǎo) — how to say "to clean" in Chinese
清扫
To clean, to sweep
verb
Character composition
清
clear
扫
to sweep
Radicals / Keys
手
Hand
#64 · shǒu · 4 strokes
水
Water
#85 · shuǐ · 4 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
清扫垃圾
qīng sǎo lā jī
to sweep up trash
清扫教室
qīng sǎo jiào shì
to clean the classroom
Examples
他每天清扫街道和公园。
He cleans the streets and parks every day.
我清扫房间。
I clean the room.
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Frequently asked questions
How to say clean in Chinese?
"to clean" in Chinese is 清扫 (qīng sǎo).
What does 清扫 mean in English?
清扫 (qīng sǎo) means "To clean, to sweep".
How is 清扫 pronounced?
It is pronounced qīng sǎo (written as qing sao, qingsao). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "to clean" in Chinese characters?
It is written 清扫: 清 has 11 strokes, 扫 has 6 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 清扫?
清扫 is on the HSK 3.0 level 6 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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