擵 (mó) - To rub & to grind

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mó ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

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擵 · mó

To rub;

to grind;

to polish;

an old form used in some Buddhist texts.

To rubto grindto polish

Usage highlights

To rub and polishTo polish jadeBuddhist scripture rubbingHand rubbing

Synonyms

  • 磨— to grind; to polish
  • 擦— to rub; to wipe
  • 拭— to wipe; to scrub

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He rubbed the surface smooth (擵拭).
  • The craftsman polished the jade (擵玉).
  • A term found in ancient Buddhist scriptures (佛经擵).

Collocations

  • To rub and polish(擵拭)
  • To polish jade(擵玉)
  • Buddhist scripture rubbing(佛经擵)
  • Hand rubbing(手擵)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is an archaic variant, primarily encountered in classical texts and Buddhist scriptures.
  • Its usage relates to the physical action of rubbing or polishing objects, sometimes with a meditative or ritual connotation in religious contexts.

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