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挠
náo
Description
"挠"是一个动词，意思是用手或指甲轻轻地抓皮肤。
"挠" is a verb meaning to gently scratch the skin with your hand or nails.
当你觉得痒的时候，就会想挠一下。
When you feel itchy, you want to "挠" a bit.
Meanings
挠náo
to scratch (an itch); to claw
背上很痒，你帮我挠一下。
My back is itchy; please scratch it for me.
挠náo
to disturb; to hinder or bother
这件事一直挠着我的心。
This matter has been bothering me constantly.
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Notes
- Nuance
挠 often pairs with 痒 (itch); 挠痒痒 means to tickle or scratch an itch.
- Etymology
hand radical 扌 signals a hand action.
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