cā liàngdictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
to polish
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Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

擦亮 擦亮 [ca1 liang4] /to polish/

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  • 擦
    cā

    to rub / to scratch / to wipe / to polish / to apply (lipstick, lotion etc) / to brush (past) / to shred (a vegetable etc)

  • 亮
    liàng

    bright / light / to shine / to flash / loud and clear / to show (one's passport etc) / to make public (one's views etc)

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