挱 (sā) - To stroke & to rub

挱Tone 1

sā ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

儒三

挱 · sā

To stroke;

to rub;

to caress gently with the hand.

To stroketo rubto caress gently with the hand.

Usage highlights

Stroke gentlyRub the eyesCaress the surfaceHand rubbingRub and knead

Synonyms

  • 摩— to rub; to scrape
  • 抚— to stroke; to comfort
  • 擦— to wipe; to rub

Antonyms

  • 击— to hit; to strike
  • 拍— to pat; to slap

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She gently stroked the cat's fur (挱着猫的毛).
  • He rubbed his tired eyes (挱了挱疲惫的眼睛).
  • The child caressed the smooth stone (挱着光滑的石头).

Collocations

  • Stroke gently(轻轻挱)
  • Rub the eyes(挱眼睛)
  • Caress the surface(挱表面)
  • Hand rubbing(手挱)
  • Rub and knead(挱揉)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character depicts hand action, specifically gentle touching or rubbing motions.
  • Used in contexts describing comforting, cleaning, or exploratory tactile actions.

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