Definition
清扫 (qīngsǎo) means 'to sweep clean' or 'to clean up thoroughly', emphasizing a complete removal of dirt or unwanted material. It is stronger than 打扫 (dǎsǎo 'to clean, sweep') and more thorough than 扫 (sǎo 'to sweep'), often used for larger spaces or tasks like clearing snow or deep cleaning. 清理 (qīnglǐ) focuses on organizing and disposing of items, while 清扫 is about physically cleaning a surface.
verb
to clean upto sweep clean
Examples
- 清扫。Gōngrénmen zhèngzài qīng sǎo jiēdào shàng de jīxuě.The workers are clearing the snow from the streets.
- 清扫。Měi cì bānjiā hòu dōu yào chèdǐ qīng sǎo yí biàn.You need to do a thorough clean-up every time after moving.
- 清扫。Qǐng bǎ fángjiān qīng sǎo gānjìng zài tuìfáng.Please clean the room before checking out.
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