Definition
按摩 (ànmó) is the standard, professional term for 'to massage' — a systematic, therapeutic action often done by a specialist. 揉 (róu) means 'to rub or knead' and is a more general, casual action that may be part of a massage but is not limited to it.
verb
to massage
Examples
- 按摩。Wǒ qǐng shīfu àn mó yí xià jiānbǎng.I asked the master to massage my shoulders a bit.
- 按摩。Tā měitiān gěi māma àn mó bàn xiǎoshí.She massages her mother for half an hour every day.
- 按摩。Yùndòng hòu àn mó kěyǐ fàngsōng jīròu.Massaging after exercise can relax the muscles.
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