挠 (náo) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 挠 (náo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 挠 (náo) means "scratch; hinder". with 9 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 挠 stroke by stroke?

挠 has 9 strokes. The radical is 扌. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 挠 and 㧜?

挠 (náo) and 㧜 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 挠?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 扌. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 挠?

Common words containing 挠 include: 挠头 (náo tóu) — scratch one's head; feel puzzled; 挠痒 (náo yǎng) — scratch an itch; 阻挠 (zǔ náo) — to thwart; to obstruct.

How to Write 挠

The character 挠 (náo) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 扌 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

挠 is pronounced náo in Mandarin Chinese. It means scratch; hinder.

Common Words with 挠

挠头 náo tóu

scratch one's head; feel puzzled

挠痒 náo yǎng

scratch an itch

阻挠 zǔ náo

to thwart; to obstruct

Example Sentences

这个问题让人挠头。

zhè ge wèn tí ràng rén náo tóu

This problem is a real head-scratcher.

我帮猫挠痒。

wǒ bāng māo náo yǎng

I'm scratching the cat's itch.

计划受到了阻挠。

jì huà shòu dào le zǔ náo

The plan was obstructed.

Similar Characters

㧜 liè

扭 niǔ

扮 bàn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 挠

What does 挠 (náo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 挠 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 挠 and 㧜?

What mistakes do learners make writing 挠?

What common words use 挠?

How to Write 挠 (náo)