清洗 Traditional form: 清洗 Pinyin (reading): qīngxǐ Definitions: to wash; to rinse; to clean (fig.) to purge; to get rid of (corrupt individuals etc) Characters: 清 - clean, pure; clear, distinct; peaceful 洗 - to bathe, to rinse, to wash Traditional characters: 清 - clean, pure; clear, distinct; peaceful 洗 - to bathe, to rinse, to wash