Chinese phrase
〜扫不开 〜 sǎo bù kāi
Meaning
___ cannot be swept off
When to use it
It describes something that will not come off when swept. It is often used for dirt, sand, or other material that is damp or stuck.
Example dialogue
鞋底的沙子怎么扫不开？ xié dǐ de shā zi zěn me sǎo bù kāi
Why won't the sand on the soles of my shoes come off when I sweep it?
可能太湿了，先用水弄湿再扫试试。 kě néng tài shī le xiān yòng shuǐ nòng shī zài sǎo shì shì
Maybe it is too wet; wet it with water first, then try sweeping it.