Chinese word

抚摸

Pronunciation

Pinyinfǔ mō

Meaning

  • verbstroke

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 抚摸孩子fǔ mō hái zi

    stroke children

  • 抚摸头发fǔ mō tóu fa

    stroke someone's hair

  • 抚摸脸颊fǔ mō liǎn jiá

    stroke a cheek

Similar words

摸mō: Touching or feeling a person or thing with the hand, often to explore its surface.
触摸chù mō: Making contact with a surface using the hand or fingers.
拍pāi: Tapping or patting something lightly with the palm or fingers.
按àn: Applying pressure to something with the hand or fingers.

Definition in Chinese

用手轻抚或触摸别人或动物的身体，多用于表示安慰、关爱或亲昵。yòng shǒu qīng fǔ huò chù mō bié rén huò dòng wù de shēn tǐ duō yòng yú biǎo shì ān wèi guān ài huò qīn nì

Word origin

抚摸 (fǔmō, "to stroke") joins 抚 (fǔ, "to soothe with the hand") and 摸 (mō, "to touch"), so the compound centers on gentle contact that conveys care.

Usage tips

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

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