sou3 gon1 zeng6掃乾淨扫干净

Jyutpingsou3 gon1 zeng6

Yalesou gōn jehng

Definition

To sweep clean.

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How it's used

This is a resultative verb compound where the second part describes the outcome of the action. It is frequently used in household contexts to emphasize that the cleaning process is complete and effective. Unlike simple verbs, it implies a state of cleanliness has been achieved rather than just the act of moving a broom.

Examples

nei5你bong1幫ngo5我sou3掃gon1乾zeng6淨go3個dei6地laa1啦。

Please help me sweep the floor clean.

gaan3間fong2房sou3掃gon1乾zeng6淨zo2咗mei6未aa4呀？

Has the room been swept clean yet?

Common phrases

sou3掃gon1乾zeng6淨go3個dei6地

sweep the floor clean

sou3掃gon1乾zeng6淨gaan3間fong2房

sweep the room clean

Common mistake

Learners often try to add a particle like 咗 or 完 between 掃 and 乾淨, but the compound is typically kept together as a single unit. If you need to express completion, place the aspect marker after the entire compound, such as 掃乾淨咗.