痒 (yǎng) - itch — an irritating sensation on the skin & also used metaphorically for a restless desire or
痒 · yǎng
itch — an irritating sensation on the skin that provokes the desire to scratch;
also used metaphorically for a restless desire or urge.
itch — an irritating sensation on the skinalso used metaphorically for a restless desire or
Usage highlights
itchyto itchitchy skinitchy throatitchy handsscratch an itch
Usage & contexts
Examples
- My mosquito bite is very itchy (很痒).
- This wool sweater makes me itch (发痒).
- He has an itch to travel (心痒难耐).
- The wound is healing and starting to itch (伤口发痒).
Collocations
- itchy(痒的)
- to itch(发痒)
- itchy skin(皮肤痒)
- itchy throat(喉咙痒)
- itchy hands(手痒)
- scratch an itch(止痒)
Idioms
- Itchy palms, indicating a desire to do something(手痒)
- An itch that cannot be scratched(隔靴搔痒)
- To scratch where it itches(搔到痒处)
Cultural background
FAQ- In traditional Chinese medicine, itching can be associated with wind, dampness, or heat in the body.
- The metaphorical use of 'itch' for a restless desire is common, e.g., '手痒' for wanting to try something.