搽
How to Say
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Meaning: to apply
💡 Remember 'chá' like 'cha' in 'chai' – you apply tea to your face?
Compounds
Character Story & Explanation
搽 (chá) means 'to apply' or 'to spread on', commonly used for cosmetics or ointments. The radical 扌 (hand) indicates action, while the phonetic 茶 (chá, tea) suggests the smooth, gentle motion like applying tea oil. In Chinese culture, 搽 reflects the care for appearance and health, seen in phrases like 搽粉 (apply powder) or 搽药膏 (apply ointment).
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