扰 (rǎo) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 扰 (rǎo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 扰 (rǎo) means "to disturb; to bother; to trouble". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 7 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 扰 stroke by stroke?

扰 has 7 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 扰 and 㧜?

扰 (rǎo) 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 扰?

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 扰?

Common words containing 扰 include: 打扰 (dǎ rǎo) — to disturb; to bother; 干扰 (gān rǎo) — to interfere / disturbance; 骚扰 (sāo rǎo) — To harass.

How to Write 扰

The character 扰 (rǎo) is written with 7 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.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

扰 is pronounced rǎo in Mandarin Chinese. It means to disturb; to bother; to trouble.

As an HSK Level 5 character, 扰 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 扰

打扰 dǎ rǎo

to disturb; to bother

干扰 gān rǎo

to interfere / disturbance

骚扰 sāo rǎo

To harass

Example Sentences

对不起，打扰了。

duì bù qǐ dǎ rǎo le

Sorry to bother you.

信号受到了干扰。

xìn hào shòu dào le gān rǎo

The signal was interfered with.

别去骚扰别人。

bié qù sāo rǎo bié rén

Don't harass others.

Similar Characters

㧜 liè

扑 pū

扒 bā

Practice Writing 扰 (rǎo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 扰

What does 扰 (rǎo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 扰 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 扰 and 㧜?

What mistakes do learners make writing 扰?

What common words use 扰?

How to Write 扰 (rǎo)