HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
挠 — scratch
- Reading
- náo
- Meaning
- scratch; disturb
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
挠 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is náo and it means scratch; disturb. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
挠 appears in everyday chinese words such as 挠 (scratch, disturb, harass) and 阻挠 (obstruct, thwart).
Chinese words containing 挠
Frequently asked questions
What does 挠 mean in Chinese?
挠 means scratch; disturb in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 挠 read?
挠 is read náo. Reading it inside real words — 挠 and 阻挠 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 挠 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 挠 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 挠 in a word?
A common word containing 挠 is 挠 (náo) — "scratch, disturb, harass". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 挠 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 挠 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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