撸
How to Say
How to Write
Meaning: to grasp and slide the hand up or down
💡 Imagine sliding your hand along a tube: 扌 (hand) + 鲁 (rough)
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Character Story & Explanation
撸 (lū) is a dynamic Chinese character formed with the hand radical 扌, suggesting manual action. Its core meaning is to grasp something and slide the hand along it, like stroking a cat or rolling up sleeves. In modern slang, it also conveys a sense of casual or repetitive motion, often used in informal contexts.
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