擙 (ào) - To rub & to press
擙 · ào
To rub;
to press;
to squeeze;
to knead;
to twist;
to wring.
To rubto pressto squeeze
Usage highlights
Rub shouldersWring a towelKnead doughTwist clothesPress a sore spotSqueeze a sponge
Usage & contexts
Examples
- He rubbed his sore shoulder (擙肩膀).
- She wrung out the wet towel (擙毛巾).
- The baker kneaded the dough (擙面团).
Collocations
- Rub shoulders(擙肩膀)
- Wring a towel(擙毛巾)
- Knead dough(擙面团)
- Twist clothes(擙衣服)
- Press a sore spot(擙痛处)
- Squeeze a sponge(擙海绵)
Cultural background
FAQ- This character is considered a dialectal or regional character and is not part of standard modern Mandarin vocabulary.
- Its usage is primarily found in certain Chinese dialects and historical texts.