The word 抚摸 (fǔmō) is a compound verb formed by combining two semantically similar characters, each contributing to the overall meaning of gentle, tactile contact. The first character, 抚 (fǔ), carries connotations of comforting, consoling, or stroking with a soothing intent. The second character, 摸 (mō), broadly means to feel, touch, or caress with the hand. Together through lexical compounding, they create a more vivid and specific meaning than either character alone, emphasizing a slow, tender, and affectionate action of touching or stroking, often to express care or love. This structure is common in Chinese for forming precise descriptive verbs.