The verb 搓 (cuō) primarily means to rub or roll something between the hands or fingers. It often describes physical actions like rubbing hands together for warmth or rubbing a surface to clean or shape it.
Common Collocations
搓手 (cuō shǒu): to rub one's hands, often to warm them or express anticipation.
搓衣服 (cuō yīfú): to rub clothes, usually to clean stains.
搓算盘 (cuō suànpán): literally rubbing an abacus, metaphorically thinking or calculating.
Register and Tone
搓 is a neutral verb used in everyday speech and writing. It is common in both casual and formal contexts when describing the physical action of rubbing.
Common Confusions
搓 should not be confused with 擦 (cā), which also means to rub but often implies wiping or cleaning with a cloth. 搓 emphasizes the rolling or pressing motion between fingers or hands, while 擦 is more about wiping surfaces.
사용법과 뉘앙스
동사 搓(cuō)는 주로 손이나 손가락 사이에서 무언가를 문지르거나 굴리는 동작을 의미합니다. 손을 비벼서 따뜻하게 하거나 표면을 문질러서 청소하거나 모양을 만드는 행동을 묘사할 때 자주 사용됩니다.
