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抹 has 3 dictionary pronunciations. The examples show how each reading behaves in real words.
to wipe
to smear; to wipe; to erase
to plaster; to go around; to skirt
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cleaning rag
to erase
to paint
to erase
smear
to discredit
scraper
to anoint
to flatten
green tea powder
to wipe
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Old stuff that doesn't fit any more can be used as cloths.
Source: Tatoeba #10058489 · CC BY 2.0 FRShe bought a new "moxiong".
Source: Tatoeba #6102047 · CC BY 2.0 FRHe wishes to erase bad memories.
Source: Tatoeba #503220 · CC BY 2.0 FRThe media stuck a shiv into his reputation.
Source: Tatoeba #13964093 · CC BY 2.0 FRI would like to buy a strapless dress.
Source: Tatoeba #6102050 · CC BY 2.0 FRThe sentence on the blackboard was erased.
Source: Tatoeba #3660673 · 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.