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Definition
To get or give a massage.
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How it's used
Originating from the rhythmic tapping and kneading techniques used in traditional massage, this term is now the standard way to refer to the activity in casual conversation. It carries a slightly informal, leisure-oriented nuance compared to the more clinical term 按摩. It is frequently used to describe trips across the border to Shenzhen where such services are popular and affordable.
Examples
I am so tired after work, shall we go for a massage to relax together?
He goes for massages all the time, and now his shoulders are all bruised.
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Grammar guides
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- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
