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    Expressing 'to take a bath' with 洗澡 (xǐzǎo)

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    Structure

    Subject + 洗澡

    Explanation

    洗澡 (xǐzǎo) means 'to take a bath' or 'to shower.' It is one of the most common daily-life verbs in Chinese. When used without separating its components, it functions as a simple verb-object compound.

    Examples

    • 我每天晚上都要洗澡。

      Wǒ měitiān wǎnshang dōu yào xǐzǎo.

      I take a shower every night.

    • 天太热了，我想回家洗澡。

      Tiān tài rè le, wǒ xiǎng huíjiā xǐzǎo.

      It's too hot — I want to go home and take a shower.

    • 弟弟不喜欢洗澡，每次都要妈妈催。

      Dìdi bù xǐhuān xǐzǎo, měi cì dōu yào māma cuī.

      My little brother doesn't like taking baths — Mom has to nag him every time.

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