sweep in Chinese
sweep in Chinese is 桔槔, 三角鋼琴 — sweep means to clean a surface by brushing dirt or debris away, usually with a broom.
sweep in Chinese
桔槔
Pronounced: jié gāo
A long pole, or piece of timber, moved on a horizontal fulcrum fixed to a tall post and used to raise and lower a bucket in a well for drawing water.
三角鋼琴
Pronounced: sān jiǎo gāng qín
Any of the blades of a windmill.
What does "sweep" mean?
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verb To clean a surface by brushing dirt or debris away, usually with a broom.
"Please sweep up the crumbs under the table before the guests arrive."
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verb To move quickly and smoothly across an area.
"Headlights swept across the ceiling as the car turned into the drive."
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verb To win every game in a series or competition without a single loss.
"The home side swept the series without dropping a single match."
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verb To search an area thoroughly and systematically.
"Rescuers swept the hillside for any sign of the lost hikers."
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sweep in a sentence
- Please sweep up the crumbs under the table before the guests arrive.
- She swept the kitchen floor after dinner.
- Headlights swept across the ceiling as the car turned into the drive.
- A wave of laughter swept through the hall when he tripped over his words.
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What is "sweep" in Chinese?
"sweep" in Chinese is 桔槔, 三角鋼琴. sweep means: To clean a surface by brushing dirt or debris away, usually with a broom.
How do you pronounce 桔槔?
"sweep" in Chinese is 桔槔, pronounced "jié gāo".
How do you use "sweep" in a sentence?
Example: "Please sweep up the crumbs under the table before the guests arrive." In Chinese, "sweep" is 桔槔, 三角鋼琴.
Are there other ways to say "sweep" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "sweep": 桔槔, 三角鋼琴.
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