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cuō
measure word #23,821

Meanings

  1. 1 a pinch (of powder, salt, etc.)
  2. 2 to pick up with fingertips
  3. 3 to scoop up a small amount

Examples

加一撮盐，味道会更好。
Jiā yī cuō yán, wèidào huì gèng hǎo.
Add a pinch of salt and it will taste better.
他用指尖撮起了一小撮茶叶。
Tā yòng zhǐjiān cuō qǐ le yī xiǎo cuō cháyè.
He pinched up a small amount of tea leaves with his fingertips.

Tips

usage
撮 as a measure word always refers to tiny amounts taken between the fingers: 一撮盐 (a pinch of salt), 一撮头发 (a tuft of hair). As a verb it means to pinch up or gather. Not to be confused with 撮合 (cuōhé, to bring together / matchmake).

Stroke Order

撮 cuō