擦

HSK 4

cā

to wipe; to clean

Alternative translations

poudrer
farder
frotter
nettoyer
essuyer
frôler
effleurer
raser
gratter jusqu'à le mettre en brins
râper

Explanation

to wipe; to polish; to apply (lipstick, lotion etc); to brush (past); to shred (a vegetable etc)

Examples

擦桌子

cā zhuōzi

To wipe the table

擦口红

cā kǒuhóng

To apply lipstick