má​dǎo

chopped hemp

Senses

麻捣/ 麻搗 má​dǎo chopped hemp

chopped hemp or hair mixed into lime or plaster to prevent cracking and increase the strength of walls and tools

麻捣/ 麻搗 má​dǎo thankless task

(Taiwan) an effort that is difficult and unrewarding; a thankless task or a lot of trouble

References

variant 麻捣/麻搗 麻刀/麻刀
variant 麻刀/麻刀 麻捣/麻搗