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挠 (náo): to scratch; to thwart; to yield

Stroke Order & Writing

HSK 7verb

Character info

Pinyin
Meaning
to scratch; to thwart; to yield
Characters
1
Part of speech
verb
HSK level
HSK 7
Strokes
9
Radical
扌
Structure
左右结构

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • to scratch
  • to thwart
  • to yield

Chinese explanation

  • 用手指或爪子轻轻地抓或刮,通常是为了止痒,比如挠痒痒、挠头
  • 也指用手去抓取或搅动某物,比如挠菜、挠汤。

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Example sentences

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The mosquito bites made my arm itch unbearably, and I couldn't help scratching constantly.

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The kitten scratched the sofa with its claws, leaving several scratch marks.

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When he thinks about a problem, he always likes to scratch his head, as if that could help him come up with an answer.

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When my back itches, I can't scratch it myself, so I have to ask a family member for help.

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