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to scratch an itch

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

nao2yang3 • náoyǎng

Meaning


Primary

to scratch an itch

Alternatives

scratch an itch, scratches an itch, scratched an itch, scratching an itch, to scratch, scratch

Mnemonic


挠痒 To scratch an itch is 挠 to scratch an 痒 itch.

Usage


他 一边 看 电视 一边 挠痒。

He scratched an itch while watching TV.

小狗 要 我 帮 它 挠痒。

The puppy wants me to scratch its itch.

他 总是 在 挠痒。

He's always scratching an itch.

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