No. 2,940 in Chinese
清洗
"清洗" means "to clean" or "to wash."
In a sentence
我需要清洗这些蔬菜以便做晚餐。
I need to clean these vegetables to prepare for dinner.
In this sentence, '清洗' is used to describe the action of washing or cleaning vegetables, emphasizing its practical use in daily activities.
工人在油井附近清洗机器设备。
Workers are cleaning the machinery near the oil well.
Here, '清洗' refers to the maintenance task of cleaning machines, showing a more specialized application in industrial contexts.
这家公司被指控试图清洗非法所得。
This company has been accused of attempting to launder illegal proceeds.
In this example, '清洗' metaphorically means laundering or disguising, showcasing its figurative use in legal and criminal discussions.
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