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捋 (lǚ) vs 抚 (fǔ) — use 捋 for gathering or smoothing with fingers, while 抚 emphasizes a gentle touch or caress.
Learners often confuse 捋 with similar verbs like 摸 (mō) which means to touch or feel. It is more formal and specific, mainly used in contexts involving careful handling. Be cautious with the third tone; mispronouncing it can change the meaning entirely.
Although 捋 is not in the HSK curriculum, it connects well with other verbs related to touch and manipulation such as 摸 (mō) and 拿 (ná). Focus on practicing its use in daily conversations about grooming or organizing items.
Learners often mistakenly use 捋 in contexts where 摸 (mō) is more appropriate, such as saying 捋东西 (lǚ dōngxī) instead of 摸东西 (mō dōngxī) for 'to touch things'. Additionally, confusing the pronunciation with other similar-sounding words can lead to misunderstandings.
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Etymology of 捋
To take 扌 a handful 寽; 寽 also provides the pronunciation
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How to say to gather, to pluck; to rub off, to scrape in Chinese
“to gather, to pluck; to rub off, to scrape” in Chinese is捋
The character 捋 (lǚ) primarily means to gather or pluck, often used in contexts where one is smoothing or arranging something with their fingers. It can also imply the action of stroking or rubbing along a surface, reflecting a gentle, careful handling of objects. Commonly, it is used in phrases related to grooming or organizing items.
When to use 捋
Learners often confuse 捋 with similar verbs like 摸 (mō) which means to touch or feel. It is more formal and specific, mainly used in contexts involving careful handling. Be cautious with the third tone; mispronouncing it can change the meaning entirely.
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捋 (lǚ) vs 抚 (fǔ) — use 捋 for gathering or smoothing with fingers, while 抚 emphasizes a gentle touch or caress.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use 捋 in contexts where 摸 (mō) is more appropriate, such as saying 捋东西 (lǚ dōngxī) instead of 摸东西 (mō dōngxī) for 'to touch things'. Additionally, confusing the pronunciation with other similar-sounding words can lead to misunderstandings.
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Grammar patterns of 捋
捋 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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特迪用自己的粗手指头____了一下浓密蓬乱的头发。
Teddy ran thick fingers through his unruly thatch of hair.
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No, 捋 can refer to gathering or smoothing various items, not just hair.
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