洗洗

xǐxi

verb #7,976

Meanings

1 to have a quick wash; to give something a wash
2 to wash up (casual/light action)

Characters

to wash (reduplicated)

Reduplication of 洗 — makes the action sound casual, brief, or gentle.

Examples

吃饭前先洗洗手。

Chīfàn qián xiān xǐxi shǒu.

Wash your hands before eating.

你去洗洗脸，精神一下。

Nǐ qù xǐxi liǎn, jīngshen yīxià.

Go wash your face and freshen up.

这些衣服该洗洗了。

Zhèxiē yīfu gāi xǐxi le.

These clothes need a wash.

Tips

grammar

Verb reduplication (AA pattern) softens the action, making it sound casual or suggesting a brief attempt. Compare: 洗 (wash) vs 洗洗 (have a quick wash). Other examples: 看看 (take a look), 想想 (think about it), 说说 (have a chat about it).

Stroke Order

洗 xǐ