sǎo ㄙㄠˇ sou3 HSK 4 高階級 · Level 4

  • to sweep (with a brush or broom)
  • to sweep away; to wipe out; to get rid of
  • to sweep (one's eyes etc) over; to scan

sào ㄙㄠˋ sou3

  • (bound form) a (large) broom

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 扫 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 打掃房間。 Clean the room.
  • 你必须扫地。 You have to sweep the floor.
  • 今晚谁要打扫? Who's going to clean up tonight?
  • 清掃你的房間。 Clean your room.
  • 我让他扫地了。 I made him sweep the floor.

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