cā lüèdictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
to brush against / to graze / to scratch
Sources & editorial notes

Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

擦掠 擦掠 [ca1 lu:e4] /to brush against/to graze/to scratch/

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Reference information

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Character information

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  • 擦
    cā

    to rub / to scratch / to wipe / to polish / to apply (lipstick, lotion etc) / to brush (past) / to shred (a vegetable etc)

  • 掠
    lüè

    to take over by force / to rob / to plunder / to brush over / to skim / to sweep

Reference definitions from CC-CEDICT.