揣摩

• ピンイン: chuǎi mó
• 漢字の分解: 揣 = 扌 (hand) + 耑 (phonetic) = to estimate; 摩 = 麻 (hemp) + 手 (hand) = to rub, to study

意味

（意図・意味を）汲み取ろうとする／推し量る

Often used when trying to understand someone's thoughts, intentions, or the deeper meaning of something. Implies careful, prolonged consideration. Common in literary analysis, psychology, and interpersonal contexts.

例文

1. 演员需要仔细揣摩角色的内心世界。
2. 他花了很长时间揣摩老板话里的意思。
3. 这首诗的意境需要静下心来慢慢揣摩。

使い方ガイド

場面: literary, artistic, interpersonal

トーン: thoughtful

正しい言い方

• 好的翻译需要揣摩原作者的意图。(Good translation requires understanding the original author's intent.)
• 他总是在揣摩如何讨好上司。(He's always trying to figure out how to please his superiors.)

避ける言い方

• 我揣摩了一下这道数学题 (For solving math problems, use 思考 or 研究 — 揣摩 is for understanding meaning or intentions)

起源と歴史

Compound of 揣 (to estimate, measure by hand) and 摩 (to rub, to study carefully). Together they suggest feeling one's way to understanding.

文化的背景

世代: All ages

社会的背景: Universal