Definition
冲走 is a resultative verb compound formed by 冲 (chōng, 'to flush/wash/rush') and the result complement 走 (zǒu, 'away'). It means to wash or flush something away, typically by the force of water or a liquid. You'll often see it in a 把-construction (Subject + 把 + Object + 冲走) to emphasize what is removed.
r.v.
to flush awayto wash away (by water or liquid)
Examples
- 冲走。Dà yǔ bǎ nítǔ dōu chōng zǒu le.The heavy rain washed away all the mud.
- 冲走。Tā yòng shuǐ bǎ dì shàng de lājī chōng zǒu le.He used water to wash away the trash on the ground.
- 冲走。Hóngshuǐ bǎ qiáo chōng zǒu le.The flood washed away the bridge.
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