English–Chinese
“wipe” in Chinese
How to say “wipe” in Chinese
“Wipe” in Chinese is 抹 (mā).
The hand works on the top layer of something, either clearing it away or laying a thin substance across it.
Example sentences with 抹
他用纸巾抹汗。tā yòng zhǐ jīn mǒ hàn
He wiped his sweat with a tissue.
Tips for using 抹
- English wipe usually suggests cleaning with a cloth, but this Chinese verb can also describe removing a mark or applying a substance, making the object especially important for interpreting it.
Other Chinese words for “wipe”
他用布擦了窗户上的灰。tā yòng bù cā le chuāng hù shàng de huī
He wiped the dust off the window with a cloth.