冲洗

chōng xǐ

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to rinse
2. to wash
3. to develop (photographic film)

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 冲印 chōng yìn 冲印 chōng yìn to develop and print (photographic film) 冲洗胶卷以得到照片: to develop and print (photographic film)

Synonyms

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• 清洗 qīng xǐ 清洗 qīng xǐ to wash 冲洗餐具、水果等（清洁）: to wash

Usage notes

Collocations

冲洗 is typically used with concrete objects that can be rinsed, such as dishes, vehicles, or photographs; it's not used for abstract things.

Common mistakes

冲洗 can mean 'to develop (film)', but it does not mean 'to develop' in a general sense like 'develop a skill'.

Example Sentences

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请 冲洗 这些照片。

Please develop these photos.

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Child Words of 冲洗

• 冲 冲 chōng: (of water) to dash against
• 洗 洗 xǐ: to wash; to bathe
• 冲 冲 chòng: powerful