按摩 ànmó massage
massage; to massage
How to remember 按摩: 按 press + 摩 to scour = massage.
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How it is used
- Massage / to massage - 按摩肩膀 (ànmó jiānbǎng) massage the shoulders, 按摩椅 (ànmóyǐ) massage chair.
- Both noun and verb for therapeutic rubbing/pressing of the body.
- Everyday health/relaxation term; note the 摩 reads mó.
Example sentences
- 我想要按摩。我需要放松。 Wǒ xiǎngyào ànmó.wǒ xūyào fàngsōng.I want a massage. I need to relax.