按摩

àn mó

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Verb Common

Definitions

1. massage
2. to massage

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Word relationships

Related words

2 items

揉

róu

to knead

To knead or rub, a common action in massage.

按压

àn yā

to press

To press or apply pressure, often used together with massage techniques.

Usage notes

Common mistakes

按摩 is a verb that typically takes an object (e.g., 按摩肩膀). Do not use it without specifying what is being massaged unless the context is very clear.

Formality

推拿 is a more formal, medical term for massage, while 按摩 is used in everyday and commercial contexts (e.g., spas).

Example Sentences

3 shown

按摩这个穴位可以缓解头痛。

Massaging this acupuncture point can relieve headaches.

他给我按摩了肩膀。

He massaged my shoulders.

我在按摩腳。

Source: Tatoeba.org (ID 6014222)

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Words Containing 按摩

按摩师

àn mó shī

masseur; massage therapist

按摩棒

àn mó bàng

vibrator; dildo

Child Words of 按摩

按

àn