Word: 海绵 (hǎimián) Traditional: 海綿 海绵 dictionary entry hǎimián sea sponge; dried sea sponge; sponge (made from polyester or cellulose etc); foam rubber Full dictionary entry for 海绵 Example sentences using 海绵 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 洗碗的海绵该换了。 Xǐwǎn de hǎimián gāi huàn le. The sponge for washing dishes needs replacing. 请用海绵擦一下桌子。 Qǐng yòng hǎimián cā yíxià zhuōzi. Please wipe the table with a sponge.