Definition
扫雪 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to clear snow' — typically by shoveling or sweeping. The verb 扫 and the object 雪 can be separated by aspect markers like 了 or 过, or by duration phrases, e.g. 扫了一个小时的雪 ('shoveled snow for an hour'). You cannot place a direct object after the compound; instead, use the separated form or a prepositional phrase.
v.o.
to clear snowto shovel snow
Examples
- 扫雪。Dōngtiān yào jìde sǎo.Remember to clear snow in winter.
- 扫雪。Tā zhèngzài yuànzi lǐ sǎo.He is clearing snow in the yard.
- 。Zuótiān wǒ sǎo le yí ge xiǎoshí de xuě.Yesterday I shoveled snow for an hour.
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