Cantonese Word of the Day
洗
SAI • verb — 6th of Jul, 2026
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Meaning: to wash; to clean (something) or oneself
Examples
- 我而家洗手。
(I'm washing my hands now.) - 呢件衫要洗乾淨。
(This shirt needs to be washed clean.) - 佢每日洗頭。
(He/she washes their hair every day.)
Synonyms
- 清洗
- 沖涼
Common everyday verb for cleaning objects (e.g., clothes, dishes) or body parts (e.g., hands, hair). In Cantonese it’s pronounced 'sai' and is frequently used in short compounds like 'wash hands' or 'wash hair'.
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