摩挲

mā sa

Dictionary entry

(coll.) to remove (crinkles, dirt) with the palm of the hand

What does 摩挲 mean?

摩挲 (mā sa) has 2 dictionary entries or readings.

1(coll.) to remove (crinkles, dirt) with the palm of the hand

2Taiwan pr. [mo2suo1]

3to stroke; to caress

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摩māused in 摩挲[ma1 sa5]挲suōvariant of 挲[suo1]

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摩挲

mā sa

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