How to Write 搔
The character 搔 (sāo) is written with 12 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
搔 is pronounced sāo in Mandarin Chinese. It means to scratch.
Common Words with 搔
搔头
sāo tóu
to scratch one's head
搔痒
sāo yǎng
to scratch an itch
搔抓
sāo zhuā
to scratch
Example Sentences
他不好意思地搔搔头。
tā bù hǎo yì sī dì sāo sāo tóu
He scratched his head sheepishly.
我够不着，帮我搔搔痒。
wǒ gòu bù zhe bāng wǒ sāo sāo yǎng
I can't reach it, help me scratch the itch.
皮肤过敏不要用力搔抓。
pí fū guò mǐn bú yào yòng lì sāo zhuā
Do not scratch hard if you have skin allergies.
Practice Writing 搔 (sāo)
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