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Meaning: to wash
💡 Think: 'DA big wash' - 大 (big) + water 氵 = thorough cleansing.
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汏 (dà) meaning in English —

汏 (dà) means 'to wash', specifically referring to rinsing or cleaning with water. It is less common than 洗 (xǐ) but appears in classical texts and regional dialects. The character combines 氵 (water radical) and 大 (big), suggesting a thorough washing. Unlike Western equivalents like 'rinse' or 'launder', 汏 often implies a vigorous or complete cleansing, akin to power-washing.

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