What does 撮 mean in Chinese?

撮 (cuō) means "to gather up, a pinch" in Chinese.

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撮 (cuō): Meaning, Stroke Order, Radical & Examples

撮

cuō

to gather up, a pinch

Quick Answer

撮 (cuō) means "to gather up, a pinch".

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Pronunciation

cuō

Meaning

Primary: to gather up

Other meanings:

a pinch

Basic info

Pinyin	cuō
Meanings	to gather up, a pinch
Frequency	#1350 most common

Example sentences

加一撮盐就够了。
Jiā yī cuō yán jiù gòu le.
Adding a pinch of salt is enough.
From 撮
朋友们撮合他们俩认识。
Péngyǒumen cuōhe tāmen liǎ rènshi.
Friends played matchmaker for them to meet.
From 撮合

Words containing 撮

Word	Pinyin	Meaning	HSK
撮	cuō	to gather up, a pinch
撮合	cuōhe	to play matchmaker

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