Chinese word

洗标

Pronunciation

Pinyinxǐ biāo

Meaning

  • nouncare label

Example

这件衬衫的洗标在哪儿？zhè jiàn chèn shān de xǐ biāo zài nǎr

Where is the care label on this shirt?

Illustration for 洗标 (care label)

More examples

洗衣前请先看洗标。xǐ yī qián qǐng xiān kàn xǐ biāo

Please read the care label before washing.

Core concept

A built-in safety guide on clothing that signals which kinds of washing and heat are suitable.

Common phrases

  • 读洗标dú xǐ biāo

    read the care label

  • 洗标说明xǐ biāo shuō míng

    care label information

  • 剪掉洗标jiǎn diào xǐ biāo

    cut off the care label

Similar words

洗涤标志xǐ dí biāo zhì: A set of symbols showing which washing and care methods are allowed.
护理标签hù lǐ biāo qiān: A label attached to clothing with care instructions and material information.
洗涤说明xǐ dí shuō míng: An explanation of washing methods, temperatures, and care warnings in words or numbers.
标签biāo qiān: A label attached to an item to show its contents or handling instructions.

Definition in Chinese

指示衣服洗涤方式、不可漂白、熨烫温度等护理信息的服装标签。zhǐ shì yī fú xǐ dí fāng shì bù kě piǎo bái yùn tàng wēn dù děng hù lǐ xìn xī de fú zhuāng biāo qiān

Word origin

The compound joins 洗 (xǐ, "wash") with 标 (biāo, "label or sign"), linking a clothing-care notice with the act it most directly governs.

Usage tips

  • The word can cover drying, bleach, and ironing as well as water-based washing, so its scope is wider than the first character alone suggests.

Other meanings

  • washing instructionsnoun

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