No. 2,869 in Chinese
搓
"搓" means "to rub" or "to twist with the hands."
In a sentence
他用搓板搓洗衣服。
He is scrubbing clothes using a washboard.
In this sentence, "搓" (cuō) refers to the action of rubbing or scrubbing something, specifically clothes, indicating a repetitive motion often done by hands or with a tool.
孩子们搓着手驱赶寒冷。
The children are rubbing their hands to ward off the cold.
Here, "搓" exemplifies the act of rubbing hands together, typically as a means to generate warmth.
厨师搓面团准备下一步制作。
The chef kneads the dough to prepare for the next step.
"搓" in this instance is used to describe the action of kneading, which involves rolling and pressing a material to achieve a desired consistency.
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