(sǎo) - to sweep; to scan in Mandarin

sǎo

Traditional: 掃

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Translation

to sweep; to scan

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Examples

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After the meal I'll sweep the floor.

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The snow outside the door has been swept away.

杭háng,。

When you shop in Hangzhou you can pay with a quick scan of your phone.

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Please scan this QR code.

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He swept the leaves on the ground into a pile.

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