xǐ wǎn jī

put the dishwasher

The phrase 'put the dishwasher' refers to the action of placing dirty dishes, utensils, or cookware into a machine designed to clean them automatically. In Chinese, the term '洗碗机' (xǐ wǎn jī) specifically denotes this appliance, and it is commonly used in households to simplify dishwashing tasks.