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推拿
tuīná
Description
推拿是一种中国的按摩方法，用手在身上按、推，让人放松，也能治一些小病。
"推拿" is a Chinese massage technique using hands to press and push the body, helping people relax and also treating some minor illnesses.
Meanings
推拿tuīná
tuina; traditional Chinese therapeutic massage
我肩膀疼，想去做推拿。
My shoulder hurts, and I want to get a massage.
推拿tuīná
to give a therapeutic massage
医生帮我推拿了半个小时。
The doctor gave me a massage for half an hour.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
推 "to push" + 拿 "to grasp", the two core hand movements of the technique.
- Nuance
推拿 is medical/therapeutic; 按摩 is the broader everyday word for massage.
In videos
“我最开始卧推拿8kg的哑铃”
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