to eliminate through selection or competition; same as 淘汰 táo​tài

(colloquial) mischievous or playful; same as 淘气 táo​qì

to wash or pan grains, sand, or similar materials in water to remove impurities or collect valuable items

to scoop out sediment, waste, or dirty water to clean or clear out a deep space like a well or a drain

(dialect) to search for and buy second-hand goods or bargains

to use up or exhaust one's energy or spirit

to scour or wash away by the action of waves or a current

a Chinese surname