揗 (xún) - To stroke & to rub

揗Tone 2

xún ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

信嫣

揗 · xún

To stroke;

to rub;

to follow along;

to adhere to.

To stroketo rubto follow along

Usage highlights

To stroke furTo rub the eyesTo follow along a pathTo adhere to principlesTo rub and pressTo smooth down

Synonyms

  • 抚— to stroke, to comfort
  • 摩— to rub, to friction
  • 循— to follow, to adhere to

Antonyms

  • 击— to hit, to strike
  • 推— to push
  • 违— to violate, to go against

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He stroked the cat's fur (揗毛).
  • The child rubbed his sleepy eyes (揗眼).
  • She followed the path along the river (揗河而行).
  • The policy adheres to traditional principles (揗守旧章).

Collocations

  • To stroke fur(揗毛)
  • To rub the eyes(揗眼)
  • To follow along a path(揗路)
  • To adhere to principles(揗守)
  • To rub and press(揗按)
  • To smooth down(揗平)

Idioms

  • To follow old ways without change(揗守旧规)
  • To stroke and comfort(揗循安慰)
  • To rub until smooth(揗磨光滑)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese texts but is extremely rare in modern usage.
  • It carries connotations of gentle physical contact and adherence to established patterns.
  • In medical contexts, it described certain massage or therapeutic rubbing techniques.

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