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“massage” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinàn mó

Example

请帮我按摩我的肩膀。qǐng bāng wǒ àn mó wǒ de jiān bǎng

Please massage my shoulder.

Illustration for 按摩 (massage)

How to say “massage” in Chinese

“Massage” in Chinese is 按摩 (àn mó).

Hands press and rub tired or painful muscles to loosen them.

Full entry for 按摩: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 按摩

晚上睡不着时,她会用手轻轻按摩太阳穴。wǎn shàng shuì bù zhe shí tā huì yòng shǒu qīng qīng àn mó tài yáng xué

When she cannot sleep at night, she gently massages her temples with her hand.

Tips for using 按摩

  • Chinese can use this verb with the body part as a direct object, making it easy to specify shoulders, back, or legs without adding a preposition.

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