English–Chinese

“stroke” in Chinese

Chinese

Also中风 (zhòng fēng)

Pronunciation

Pinyinfǔ mō

Example

妈妈经常抚摸孩子的背。mā mā jīng cháng fǔ mō hái zi de bèi

Mom often strokes her child's back.

Illustration for 抚摸 (stroke)

How to say “stroke” in Chinese

“Stroke” in Chinese is 抚摸 (fǔ mō).

A gentle hand moves over a person or animal to calm, comfort, or show affection.

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

Example sentences with 抚摸

她耐心地抚摸受伤的小狗，让它慢慢放松下来。tā nài xīn dì fǔ mō shòu shāng de xiáo gǒu ràng tā màn màn fàng sōng xià lái

She patiently stroked the injured puppy, letting it slowly relax.

Tips for using 抚摸

  • English speakers may use touch for accidental contact or a quick check, but this verb normally presents the contact as gentle and caring.

Other Chinese words for “stroke”

他得了中风，现在在医院。tā dé le zhòng fēng xiàn zài zài yī yuàn

He had a stroke and is now in the hospital.

“stroke” in other languages