Meaning of 刷子
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- brush
- scrub
Measure word: 把
How to use 刷子
刷子 is the everyday word for a brush used for cleaning, painting, or scrubbing. It is often paired with a word that tells what it is for. Example: 我用刷子洗鞋。 (Wǒ yòng shuāzi xǐ xié.) I wash my shoes with a brush.
刷 (shuā) means to brush or scrub, and 子 (zi) is a common noun ending, like in 桌子 (zhuōzi) and 杯子 (bēizi). So 刷子 is simply the thing you brush with.
Common mistake: Learners often say 刷子 when they mean a toothbrush, but the usual word is 牙刷 (yáshuā). Also keep 子 in the neutral tone: say shuāzi, not shuāzǐ.
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刷 shuā · a brush · 8 strokes
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子 zi · noun suffix · 3 strokes
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Related words
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Questions about 刷子
What does 刷子 mean?
刷子 (shuāzi) means "brush; scrub" and is used as a noun.
How do you write 刷子?
刷子 is made of 2 characters: 刷 (8 strokes), 子 (3 strokes). That is 11 strokes in total.
Is 刷子 an HSK word?
Yes. 刷子 is on the HSK 4 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
What measure word goes with 刷子?
The most common measure word is 把 (bǎ), used for things you hold by a handle. For example, 一把刷子 (yì bǎ shuāzi) means one brush.
What does 有两把刷子 mean?
有两把刷子 (yǒu liǎng bǎ shuāzi) is a casual expression meaning someone really has skill or knows what they are doing. It is a compliment, not a literal statement about owning two brushes.