sai2 dik6洗滌洗涤
Jyutpingsai2 dik6
Yalesái dihk
Definition
To wash, rinse, or clean.
writtendaily actions
How it's used
Formal register makes this word sound quite literary or technical compared to the everyday word 洗. It is frequently found in product labels or formal descriptions of cleaning processes rather than casual conversation. Using it in a daily context can sound overly stiff or pretentious.
Examples
This bottle needs to be washed clean before it can be used.
How do you usually wash your tableware?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this word for everyday chores like washing clothes or taking a shower, where 洗衫 or 沖涼 are the natural choices. It is generally reserved for cleaning specific items or abstract concepts like the soul or mind.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
