Definition & Meaning

take a bath; bathe

Word usage

xǐ zǎo

洗 澡

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v.take a bath; bathe
- tā gāng xǐ zǎo qù le
  他刚洗澡去了。
  He has just had a bath.
- tā yī biān xǐ zǎo yī biān chàng zhe gē
  她一边洗澡一边唱着歌。
  She was singing away to herself in the bath.
- wǒ bù xǐ huan lín yù wǒ gèng xǐ huan zài zǎo pén li xǐ zǎo
  我不喜欢淋浴，我更喜欢在澡盆里洗澡。
  I don't like showers. I prefer to take a bath in the bathtub.
- xǐ zǎo de rén
  洗澡的人
  bathers
- xǐ zǎo hǎi mián
  洗澡海绵
  washing sponge
- gěi yīng ér xǐ zǎo
  给婴儿洗澡
  bath the baby
- xǐ zǎo fáng
  洗澡房
  bath room
- xǐ zǎo shuǐ wèi nǐ zhǔn bèi hǎo le
  洗澡水为你准备好了。
  Your bath is ready.
- měi tiān xǐ zǎo
  每天洗澡
  have a bath everyday
synonym
mù yù沐浴 chōng liáng冲凉 xǐ yù洗浴 xǐ mù洗沐

Word usage

Separable word
"洗" and "澡" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
- 洗完澡再睡觉。
  Take a bath before going to bed.
- 我已经两天没洗过澡了。
  I haven't had a shower for two days.
- 你什么时候洗的澡?
  When did you take a bath?
Reduplication
"洗澡" can be reduplicated, for example: "洗洗澡".
- 小狗身上有跳蚤，我该给他洗洗澡了。
  The dog has fleas. I should bathe him.

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