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Pronunciation / Transliteration: àn mó
"做完按摩后我觉得轻松多了。"
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2 senses- 1
The action of rubbing, kneading, or stroking the body's soft tissues to relieve tension, improve circulation, or promote relaxation.
"She booked a relaxing full-body massage at the spa after a stressful week."
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To press and rub the muscles and joints of the body with the hands to relieve pain or tension.
"The physical therapist began to massage his injured shoulder gently."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'massage' originates from the French word 'massage', which itself comes from the Arabic 'massa', meaning 'to touch, feel, or handle'. The term evolved in the 19th century as a therapeutic practice gained popularity in Europe.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Massage" is said worldwide
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massage
Transliteration: ma-saz
"Il a besoin d'un bon massage après l'entraînement."
Massage
Transliteration: ma-ˈsaːʒə
"Eine Massage hilft, die Muskeln zu entspannen."
massaggio
Transliteration: mas-ˈsad-dʒo
"Ho fatto un massaggio rilassante ieri."
masaje
Transliteration: ma-ˈsa-xe
"El fisioterapeuta me dio un masaje en la espalda."
massagem
Transliteration: ma-ˈ萨-ʒẽ
"Ela faz uma massagem toda semana para aliviar o estresse."
मालिश
Transliteration: malish
"शरीर की थकान दूर करने के लिए मालिश बहुत फायदेमंद है।"
按摩
Transliteration: àn mó
"做完按摩后我觉得轻松多了。"
마사지
Transliteration: masaji
"피로를 풀기 위해 마사지를 받았어요."
マッサージ
Transliteration: māssaji
"肩こりがひどいのでマッサージに行きたいです。"
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