Word information
Simplified揪痧
Traditional揪痧
Pinyinjiū shā
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Chinese word dictionary
揪痧
jiū shā · folk remedy involving repeatedly pinching the neck, throat, back etc to increase blood flow to the area and relieve inflammation
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