mut3抹

Jyutpingmut3

Yalemut

動詞Very common

Definition

To wipe, clean, or dust off a surface using a flat cloth or hand with force.

colloquialdaily actionshome

How it's used

This verb is specifically used for cleaning flat or smooth surfaces by applying pressure with a cloth or hand. It implies a back and forth or circular motion to remove dirt, moisture, or markings. It is distinct from cleaning actions like 洗 which involves water immersion or scrubbing with soap.

Examples

nei5你bong1幫ngo5我mut3抹zo2咗zoeng1張toi4枱mei6未aa4呀？

Have you wiped the table for me yet?

keoi5佢jung6用faai3塊bou3布maat3抹gon1乾zeng6淨go3個coeng1窗。

She used a cloth to wipe the window clean.

Related words

synonymcaat3擦chatsee alsosai2洗sái

Common phrases

mut3抹toi4枱

to wipe the table

mut3抹gon1乾

to wipe dry

mut3抹coeng1窗

to wipe the window

Common mistake

Do not use this word for cleaning objects that require scrubbing or rinsing with large amounts of water, as it focuses on the surface action rather than the deep cleaning process.