洗漱

xǐ shù

HSK 3.0 Level 6 Verb

Definitions

1. to wash the face and rinse the mouth

Word relationships

Related words

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• 洗脸 xǐ liǎn 洗脸 xǐ liǎn to wash the face 洗漱 includes 洗脸 (wash face) and 刷牙 (brush teeth): to wash the face
• 刷牙 shuā yá 刷牙 shuā yá to brush one's teeth 洗漱 includes 洗脸 (wash face) and 刷牙 (brush teeth): to brush one's teeth
• 漱口 shù kǒu 漱口 shù kǒu to rinse one's mouth 漱口 is specifically rinsing the mouth, part of 洗漱: to rinse one's mouth
• 梳洗 shū xǐ 梳洗 shū xǐ to make oneself presentable 梳洗 is a similar routine involving combing and washing: to make oneself presentable

Usage notes

Common mistakes

洗漱 already includes washing face and brushing teeth, so do not add extra objects like 脸 or 牙.

Cultural notes

In Chinese dorms or households, 洗漱 is a common morning routine; it’s often used in schedules like 洗漱时间 (wash-up time).

Example Sentences

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每天早上我先 洗漱 再吃早饭。

Every morning I first wash up and then eat breakfast.

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Child Words of 洗漱

• 洗 洗 xǐ: to wash; to bathe
• 漱 漱 shù: to rinse one's mouth with water