dik6滌涤
Jyutpingdik6
Yaledihk
Definition
To wash, cleanse, sweep, or get rid of.
writtendaily actions
How it's used
Literary in nature, this character is rarely used in everyday spoken Cantonese. Most speakers prefer using 洗 or 抹 for cleaning tasks. It typically appears in formal or written contexts, such as describing the cleansing of one's heart or soul.
Examples
He is very hardworking and washes the clothes clean every day.
Can you help wash away the dirty things?
Related words
Common phrases
to eliminate or cleanse
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a common verb, but using it in casual conversation will sound overly formal or even archaic. Stick to 洗 for general washing.
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Grammar guides
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
- How oftenUsually, sometimes, all the time, rarely, never. All five sit in one slot, between the subject and the verb.
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