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washboard

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

cuo1ban3 cuōbǎn

Meaning


Primary

washboard

Mnemonic


A 搓板 washboard is a 板 board that you place wet clothing on which you 搓 rub with the hands in order to clean it.

Usage


奶奶 用 搓板 洗 衣服。

Grandma uses a washboard to wash clothes.

这 块 搓板 很 结实。

This washboard is very sturdy.

旧式 洗 衣服 需要 搓板。

The old way of washing clothes requires a washboard.