擓 (kuǎi) - To scratch & to scrape

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kuǎi ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

俊梁

擓 · kuǎi

To scratch;

to scrape;

to carry on the arm.

To scratchto scrapeto carry on the arm.

Usage highlights

Scratch an itchScratch the headCarry a basketScrape offScratch the backCarry on the arm

Synonyms

  • 挠— to scratch
  • 抓— to scratch, to grab
  • 搔— to scratch

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He scratched his head (擓头).
  • She carried the basket on her arm (擓着篮子).
  • The cat scratched the furniture (擓家具).

Collocations

  • Scratch an itch(擓痒痒)
  • Scratch the head(擓头)
  • Carry a basket(擓篮子)
  • Scrape off(擓掉)
  • Scratch the back(擓背)
  • Carry on the arm(擓着)

Idioms

  • Scratching head and ears(擓头挠耳)
  • Scratching and scraping(擓擓刮刮)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is primarily used in northern Chinese dialects.
  • It represents a specific physical action common in daily life.
  • The character is not commonly used in formal written Chinese.

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