(ào) - To rub & to press

Tone 4

ào | 16 strokes | radical:

· 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

Synonyms

  • to knead; to rub
  • to rub; to twist
  • to wring; to twist

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.

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