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扫 has 2 dictionary pronunciations. The examples show how each reading behaves in real words.
to sweep (with a brush or broom); to sweep away; to wipe out; to get rid of
(bound form) a (large) broom
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to clean
to scan a QR code or barcode
to tidy up
to scan
to clean
to sweep a grave
to spoil things
to sweep the floor
see 回描[hui2 miao2]
to crack down on illegal activities
broom
broom
Notice where 扫 sits in each complete thought.
He had to clean his room.
Source: Tatoeba #6307273 · CC BY 2.0 FRTom is sweeping the sidewalk.
Source: Tatoeba #11763428 · CC BY 2.0 FRHe was cleaning his room.
Source: Tatoeba #358288 · CC BY 2.0 FRI should clean my room.
Source: Tatoeba #512911 · CC BY 2.0 FRDefinitions and traditional forms are compiled from Make Me a Hanzi, HSK curriculum data, and CC-CEDICT. Sourced example sentences link to Tatoeba; editorial examples are labeled separately. Review data sources and licenses.