Usage note
刷可以用来描述用刷子或类似工具清除表面的脏东西。
shuā kě yǐ lái bùgù miáo shù yòng shuāzi huò lèikǒu gōngzú qūcái yǎnsurface de zāndōng.
刷 can be used to describe using a brush or similar tools to clean surfaces.
Context note
我们常用刷来描述打扫卫生、洗衣服等日常活动。
wǒmen chángyòng shuā lái bùgù miáo shù dǎsǎo shēnhuì 、 xǐ yīfu děng rìchándòng huódòng.
We commonly use 刷 to describe cleaning the house, washing clothes, and other daily activities.
5 examples
妈妈在刷地板。
mā ma zài shuā dì bǎn。
Mom is brushing the floor.
我每天早上刷牙。
wǒ měi tiān zǎo shàng shuā yá。
I brush my teeth every morning.
爸爸在刷车。
bà ba zài shuā chē。
Dad is washing the car.
她用软毛刷洗衣服。
tā yòng ruǎn máo shuā xǐ yī fu。
She uses a soft-bristled brush to wash clothes.
清洁工在刷窗户。
qīng jié gōng zài shuā chuāng hù。
The cleaner is brushing the windows.
5 mini stories
妈妈每天早上刷牙，然后去上班。
mā ma měi tiān zǎo shàng shuā yá， rán hòu qù shàng bān。
Mom brushes her teeth every morning, then goes to work.
爸爸喜欢在周末刷车，然后开车出去玩。
bà ba xǐ huan zài zhōu mò shuā chē， rán hòu kāi chē chū qù wán。
Dad likes to wash the car on weekends, then drive out to play.
小明每天早上刷牙，然后去上学。
xiǎo míng měi tiān zǎo shàng shuā yá， rán hòu qù shàng xué。
Xiaoming brushes his teeth every morning, then goes to school.
妈妈在刷地板，小明在玩玩具。
mā ma zài shuā dì bǎn， xiǎo míng zài wán wán jù。
Mom is brushing the floor, Xiaoming is playing with toys.
爸爸在刷车，妈妈在做饭。
bà ba zài shuā chē， mā ma zài zuò fàn。
Dad is washing the car, Mom is cooking.
Mini dialogue
刷牙
A
睡觉前要做什么？
Shuìjiào qián yào zuò shénme?
What should you do before sleeping?
B
要刷牙和洗脸。
Yào shuā yá hé xǐ liǎn.
Brush teeth and wash face.
刷鞋子
A
你的鞋子脏了。
Nǐ de xiézi zāng le.
Your shoes are dirty.
B
我明天早上刷鞋子。
Wǒ míngtiān zǎoshang shuā xiézi.
I will brush my shoes tomorrow morning.
Related words and contrasts
related
洗
xǐ
to wash
洗 means to wash, while 刷 means to brush or scrub.
related
擦
cā
to wipe
擦 means to wipe or rub, similar to brushing but often with a cloth.