洗 xǐ
wash / clean
洗 (xǐ) means "wash / clean" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
Words used with 洗
干净
gānjìng
clean (result)
脏
zāng
dirty
脸
liǎn
face
碗
wǎn
bowl
水果
shuǐguǒ
fruit
照片
zhàopiàn
photo
洗澡
xǐzǎo
to take a bath/shower
脏
zāng
dirty
Frequently asked questions
What does 洗 (xǐ) mean in Chinese?
洗 (xǐ) means "wash / clean" in Chinese. 洗 (xǐ) means "wash / clean" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How do you use 洗 in a sentence?
Use 洗 (xǐ) the way you would use "wash / clean" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.
What words are commonly used with 洗?
Common words that pair with 洗 include 干净, 脏. Learning these together helps you build complete, natural sentences instead of isolated vocabulary.
What is the difference between 洗 (xǐ) and 睡 (shuì)?
Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 洗 means "wash / clean"; 睡 means "sleep". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.
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Why this concept matters
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Speak1000 teaches 洗 as part of a cumulative sentence network. You connect it to concepts you already know, hear the combinations in context, and retrieve them in new situations.
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