Common Meanings
1
cā擦
To wipe, rub, or clean a surface with a cloth or similar object.
她习惯每天早上用湿毛巾擦脸。
She is used to wiping her face with a wet towel every morning.
to apply or smear (e.g., powder, oil, cream) on a surface
她每天出门前都会在脸上擦一点防晒霜。
She applies a little sunscreen to her face every day before going out.
To rub, wipe, or scrub.
周末，我帮妈妈擦了擦窗户。
On the weekend, I helped Mom wipe the windows.
To come close to; to graze; to be on the verge of (as in approaching nightfall or being on the edge of a boundary).
我们擦黑的时候才到家。
We only arrived home at dusk.