搓

cuō

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

1. to rub or roll between the hands or fingers
2. to twist

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 扭 niǔ 扭 niǔ to turn 扭 means to twist or turn something forcefully, not necessarily between hands; related action.: to turn

Synonyms

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• 揉 róu 揉 róu to knead Both mean to rub with hands, but 搓 often implies rolling or twisting between palms, while 揉 is more general rubbing or kneading.: to knead

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Collocations

Common objects with 搓 include 手 (hands), 绳子 (rope), 毛巾 (towel); often used in 搓澡 (scrub in bath) and 搓麻将 (play mahjong).

Cultural notes

搓麻将 is a popular social activity; the rubbing action refers to the mixing of tiles, not the strategic play.

Example Sentences

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天冷的时候，他不停地 搓 手。

When it's cold, he keeps rubbing his hands together.

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Words Containing 搓

• 揉搓 揉搓 róu cuo: to rub
• 搓揉 搓揉 cuō róu: to knead; to rub
• 搓板 搓板 cuō bǎn: washboard
• 搓洗 搓洗 cuō xǐ: to rub clean (garments)
• 搓衣板 搓衣板 cuō yī bǎn: washboard
• 搓麻将 搓麻将 cuō má jiàng: to play mahjong