搎 (sūn) - To rub & to stroke gently

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sūn ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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搎 · sūn

To rub;

to stroke gently;

to caress;

to polish or smooth by rubbing.

To rubto stroke gentlyto caress

Usage highlights

Rub gentlyPolish jadeStroke the backCaress the headSmooth the surfaceMassage and rub

Synonyms

  • 擦— to wipe; to rub
  • 摩— to rub; to stroke
  • 抚— to caress; to comfort
  • 拭— to wipe; to cleanse

Antonyms

  • 击— to hit; to strike
  • 打— to beat; to hit

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She gently rubbed the baby's back (搎婴儿的背).
  • He polished the jade with a soft cloth (用软布搎玉).
  • The cat enjoys being stroked (猫喜欢被搎).

Collocations

  • Rub gently(轻搎)
  • Polish jade(搎玉)
  • Stroke the back(搎背)
  • Caress the head(搎头)
  • Smooth the surface(搎平表面)
  • Massage and rub(按摩搎拭)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 搎 is a classical term for gentle rubbing or polishing actions.
  • It is associated with care, refinement, and meticulous handling of objects or people.

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