摩挲 (mā) — to smooth out creases (in fabric or paper) with the hand
Definition
māsa means to smooth out wrinkles or creases with the palm of the hand (fabric, paper, clothing). Reduplicate as 摩挲摩挲 for a brief, gentle smoothing.
verb
to smooth out creases (in fabric or paper) with the hand
Examples
- 摩挲。Tā bǎ chuáng dān mā píng le.She smoothed the bedsheet flat with her hand.
- 摩挲摩挲。Tā yòng shǒu mā le mā yī jiǎo.He smoothed the hem of his clothes with his hand.
- ，摩挲。Zhè zhāng zhǐ zhòu le, nǐ mā yí xià.This paper is wrinkled — smooth it out.
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