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搽 is a verb meaning to smear, apply, or rub a substance onto the skin. It is a phono-semantic compound: the hand radical 扌 indicates an action done with the hands, while the component 茶 (tea) supplies the sound chá without contributing its own meaning. The character appears mainly in health and beauty contexts, describing the application of ointments, cosmetic powders, lotions, or medicinal oils to the body.
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