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刷子

shuāzi
noun #13,840

Measure Word

一把刷子 bǎ

Meanings

  1. 1 brush; scrub brush

Characters

刷
shuā
to brush; to swipe
子
zi
suffix (makes a noun)
刷 (brush action) + 子 (noun suffix) = the tool for brushing.

Examples

HSK 4
这把刷子是用来刷鞋的。
Zhè bǎ shuāzi shì yònglái shuā xié de.
This brush is for cleaning shoes.
HSK 5
这把刷子的毛太硬了。
Zhè bǎ shuāzi de máo tài yìng le.
The bristles of this brush are too stiff.
HSK 7-9
你有没有油漆刷子？
Nǐ yǒuméiyǒu yóuqī shuāzi?
Do you have a paint brush?

Tips

usage
刷子 is the general word for brush. Specific brushes: 牙刷 (toothbrush), 毛刷 (hair brush), 油漆刷子 (paint brush). 两把刷子 (two brushes) is slang for 'real skill/talent'.

Stroke Order

刷 shuā
子 zǐ