擽 (lüè) - To tickle & to scratch lightly

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lüè ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

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擽 · lüè

To tickle;

to scratch lightly;

to touch in a way that causes tingling or laughter.

To tickleto scratch lightlyto touch in a way that causes tingling

Usage highlights

tickle the armpittickle the soletickle and make laughscratch an itchticklish sensationtickle with fingers

Synonyms

  • 挠— to scratch; to tickle
  • 搔— to scratch; to tickle

Antonyms

  • 抚— to stroke; to caress gently
  • 摩— to rub; to massage

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The feather tickled his foot (擽他的脚).
  • She giggled when he tickled her side (擽她的腰).
  • Avoid tickling sensitive areas (避免擽敏感部位).

Collocations

  • tickle the armpit(擽腋窝)
  • tickle the sole(擽脚心)
  • tickle and make laugh(擽笑)
  • scratch an itch(擽痒)
  • ticklish sensation(擽感)
  • tickle with fingers(手指擽)

Idioms

  • Tickle to make someone laugh(擽笑取乐)
  • So itchy it needs scratching(痒而欲擽)
  • Tickle ribs to provoke laughter(擽肋引笑)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Associated with playful physical interaction, often between family members or close friends.
  • The character is rarely used in modern standard Chinese, appearing more in classical or dialectal contexts.
  • Tickling is seen as a form of non-verbal communication and bonding in some cultural contexts.

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