English–Chinese

“touch” in Chinese

Chinese

Also触摸 (chù mō)

Pronunciation

Pinyinmō

Example

别随便摸别人的东西。bié suí biàn mō bié rén de dōng xī

Don't touch other people's belongings without permission.

Illustration for 摸 (touch)

How to say “touch” in Chinese

“Touch” in Chinese is 摸 (mō).

Hands-on contact used to explore, check, or gently pass over something.

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

Example sentences with 摸

小猫喜欢别人摸它的头。xiǎo māo xǐ huān bié rén mō tā de tóu

The kitten likes other people to stroke its head.

Tips for using 摸

  • In everyday interaction, this verb often appears in permission or prohibition contexts because touching another person's belongings or body without permission can be inappropriate.

Other Chinese words for “touch”

不要随便触摸别人的东西。bú yào suí biàn chù mō bié rén de dōng xī

Don't touch other people's belongings without permission.

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