English–Chinese

“sweep” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinsǎo

Example

你来扫地吧。nǐ lái sǎo dì ba

Come sweep the floor.

Illustration for 扫 (sweep)

How to say “sweep” in Chinese

“Sweep” in Chinese is 扫 (sǎo).

Something is cleared or read by moving steadily across its surface from one side to the next.

Full entry for 扫: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 扫

进门请用手机扫二维码。jìn mén qǐng yòng shǒu jī sǎo èr wéi mǎ

Please scan the QR code with your phone when you enter.

Tips for using 扫

  • Native English speakers often link this action too narrowly to a broom, but Chinese also uses it when a hand does the physical work.

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