揉 搓

róu cuodictionary entry

to rub / to torment / to torture

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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:

揉搓揉搓 [rou2 cuo5] /to rub/to torment/to torture/

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Reference information

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揉
róu
to knead / to massage / to rub
搓
cuō
to rub or roll between the hands or fingers / to twist

Reference definitions from CC-CEDICT.