The Chinese word 刷牙 means “to brush teeth”. It is a common daily activity that involves cleaning teeth and gums with a toothbrush and toothpaste. In Chinese culture, it is considered important to brush teeth at least twice a day, once in the morning and once before going to bed.
Translation
Verb: to brush teeth
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 你每天早晚都应该刷牙 | nǐ měitiān zǎo wǎn dōu yīnggāi shuā yá | You should brush your teeth every morning and evening |
| 刷牙时要注意不要用力过度 | shuā yá shí yào zhùyì bùyào yònglì guòdù | When brushing your teeth, be careful not to use too much force |
| 我刚刚刷完牙 | wǒ gānggāng shuā wán yá | I just finished brushing my teeth |
| 刷牙可以预防口腔疾病 | shuā yá kěyǐ yùfáng kǒuqiāng jíbìng | Brushing your teeth can prevent oral diseases |
| 你需要换一支新的牙刷了 | nǐ xūyào huàn yī zhī xīn de yáshuā le | You need to replace your toothbrush with a new one |
| 刷牙的时候要涂牙膏 | shuā yá de shíhòu yào tú yágāo | Apply toothpaste when brushing your teeth |
| 我从小就养成了刷牙的好习惯 | wǒ cóng xiǎo jiù yǎng chéng le shuā yá de hǎo xíguàn | I have had a good habit of brushing my teeth since I was young |
| 刷牙要刷两分钟 | shuā yá yào shuā liǎng fēnzhōng | Brush your teeth for two minutes |
HSK
刷牙 is part of HSK Level 3 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 4.
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