Chinese phrase
可回收物要清洗吗？ kě huí shōu wù yào qīng xǐ ma
Meaning
Do recyclables need to be washed?
When to use it
Asks whether recyclable items need washing. It is used to check recycling rules before items are sorted or put out.
Example dialogue
请问，可回收物要清洗吗？ qǐng wèn kě huí shōu wù yào qīng xǐ ma
Excuse me, do recyclables need to be washed?
是的，请先冲洗后分类投放。 shì de qǐng xiān chōng xǐ hòu fēn lèi tóu fàng
Yes, please rinse them first, then sort them and put them out.