淘
táo
ㄊㄠˊ
- 1to wash (rice, sand etc in water to remove impurities)
- 2to dredge; to scoop out (sediment or waste)
- 3(dialect) to hunt for and buy (bargains or second-hand goods)
- 4(dialect) naughty; mischievous
Example
他們正在淘金。
tāmen zhèngzài táojīn
They're panning for gold.