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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing 'to rub' with 揉 (róu)

    Actions & Events
    Manner & Method

    Structure

    Subject + 揉 + Object

    Explanation

    揉 (róu) means "to rub" or "to knead." It describes the action of pressing and moving something in a circular motion, such as rubbing one's eyes or kneading dough. It takes a direct object indicating what is being rubbed.

    Examples

    • 他累了，揉了揉眼睛继续工作。

      Tā lèi le, róu le róu yǎnjīng jìxù gōngzuò.

      He was tired, rubbed his eyes, and continued working.

    • 妈妈在揉面团，准备做包子。

      Māma zài róu miàntuán, zhǔnbèi zuò bāozi.

      Mom is kneading dough, preparing to make steamed buns.

    • 她轻轻地揉了揉孩子的肩膀。

      Tā qīngqīng de róu le róu háizi de jiānbǎng.

      She gently rubbed the child's shoulders.

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