擦亮

cāliàng

verb #19,669

Meanings

1 to polish
2 to shine (shoes, metal)

Characters

to wipe; to rub

Examples

他把皮鞋擦亮了。

Tā bǎ píxié cāliàng le.

He polished his leather shoes.

擦亮眼睛，别被骗了。

Cāliàng yǎnjīng, bié bèi piàn le.

Keep your eyes open — don't get fooled.

Tips

usage

擦亮眼睛 (polish your eyes) is a common figurative expression meaning 'be vigilant' or 'see clearly'.

Stroke Order

擦 cā

亮 liàng