Writing
洗 (xǐ) — how to say "to wash" in Chinese
洗
To wash, to bathe
verb
Radicals / Keys
水
Water
#85 · shuǐ · 4 strokes
Collocations
洗衣服
xǐ yīfu
to wash clothes
洗手
xǐ shǒu
to wash hands
Examples
回家以后我先洗手，再吃饭。
After returning home, I first wash my hands, then eat.
我洗手
I wash my hands.
Mnemonic
[xǐ-] Sheila the sheep loves playing in the sparkling river 🌊. She draws a long line in the sand and uses the water to 洗 wash her wooly coat. With each splash, she feels fresher and fluffier than ever!
Frequently asked questions
How to say wash in Chinese?
"to wash" in Chinese is 洗 (xǐ).
洗 meaning in English
洗 (xǐ) means "To wash, to bathe".
How is 洗 pronounced?
It is pronounced xǐ (written as xi). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How to write wash in Chinese?
It is written 洗 and has 9 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 洗?
洗 belongs to the HSK 2 vocabulary list.
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