rub in Chinese
rub in Chinese is 擦, 挠 — rub means to move something back and forth against a surface while pressing on it.
rub in Chinese
擦
Pronounced: cā
An act of rubbing.
挠
Pronounced: náo
(transitive) To move (one object) while maintaining contact with another object over some area, with pressure and friction.
What does "rub" mean?
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verb To move something back and forth against a surface while pressing on it.
"She rubbed her hands together to warm them up."
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verb To spread a substance over a surface by pressing and moving it around.
"Rub the paste into the meat before grilling it."
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noun A mixture of spices and seasonings pressed onto meat before cooking.
"He coated the ribs in a smoky dry rub before smoking them."
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noun A difficulty or snag in a plan or situation.
"The rub is that we don't have the budget to finish on time."
rub in a sentence
- She rubbed her hands together to warm them up.
- He rubbed the stain with a damp cloth until it faded.
- Rub the paste into the meat before grilling it.
- He coated the ribs in a smoky dry rub before smoking them.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "rub" in Chinese?
"rub" in Chinese is 擦, 挠. rub means: To move something back and forth against a surface while pressing on it.
How do you pronounce 擦?
"rub" in Chinese is 擦, pronounced "cā".
How do you use "rub" in a sentence?
Example: "She rubbed her hands together to warm them up." In Chinese, "rub" is 擦, 挠.
Are there other ways to say "rub" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "rub": 擦, 挠.
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