磨蹭

磨蹭 ceng ㄇㄛˊ ˙ㄘㄥ mo4 sang3

  • to rub lightly
  • to move slowly; to dawdle; to dillydally
  • to pester; to nag

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 磨 (1 of 2) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 你磨蹭什么呀,快点去吧。 What are you lingering for? Hurry up and go.
  • 要不是他这么磨磨蹭蹭,现在早做完了。 If he hadn't wasted time, he'd be finished by now.

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