擦擦嘴
cāca zuǐ
Wipe your mouth
擦擦嘴 (cā ca zuǐ) means "wipe your mouth." It's a gentle way to tell someone, often a child, to clean their mouth, typically after eating.
What does 擦擦嘴 (cāca zuǐ) mean?
擦擦嘴 (cāca zuǐ) means “wipe your mouth” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “wipe wipe mouth.”
When to use it
Gentle and informal, often used with children or close family members. It's a polite instruction. For a more direct or general command, one might just say 擦嘴 (cā zuǐ).
How to pronounce it
Sounds like "tsah-tsah-ZWAY." The first 擦 is a high-level tone, the second 擦 is said lightly (neutral tone), and 嘴 is a third tone.
Other ways to say it
- 擦嘴cā zuǐwipe mouth (more direct)
- 把嘴擦干净bǎ zuǐ cā gānjìngwipe your mouth clean
- 擦一擦cā yī cawipe a bit (general wiping action)
Examples
宝宝，吃完饭要擦擦嘴哦。
bǎobao, chī wán fàn yào cāca zuǐ o.
Baby, remember to wipe your mouth after eating.
你的嘴巴脏了，快擦擦嘴。
nǐ de zuǐba zāng le, kuài cāca zuǐ.
Your mouth is dirty, quickly wipe your mouth.
请用纸巾擦擦嘴。
qǐng yòng zhǐjīn cāca zuǐ.
Please use a tissue to wipe your mouth.
Pro tip: Doubling a verb like 擦擦 makes the action sound softer, gentler, and often suggests a brief or casual action, perfect for a polite instruction to a child.
Related phrases
好吃吗？ · Is it yummy多喝水 · Drink more water要上厕所吗？ · Do you need the potty
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