mó shā gāodictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
facial scrub
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:

磨砂膏 磨砂膏 [mo2 sha1 gao1] /facial scrub/

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Reference information

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Character information

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  • 磨
    mó

    to rub / to grind / to polish / to sharpen / to wear down / to die out / to waste time / to pester / to insist

    mò

    grindstone / to grind / to turn round

  • 砂
    shā

    sand / gravel / granule

  • 膏
    gāo

    ointment / paste / CL:帖[tiě]

    gào

    to moisten / to grease / to apply (cream, ointment) / to dip a brush in ink

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