English–Chinese
“itchy” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinyǎng
Example
我的手很痒，想抓一下。wǒ de shǒu hěn yǎng xiǎng zhuā yí xià
My hand is very itchy, and I want to scratch it.
How to say “itchy” in Chinese
“Itchy” in Chinese is 痒 (yǎng).
A nagging surface sensation that makes contact with the skin feel relieving.
Example sentences with 痒
昨晚被蚊子咬，手臂很痒。zuó wǎn bèi wén zi yǎo shǒu bì hěn yǎng
Last night, a mosquito bit me, and my arm was very itchy.
Tips for using 痒
- In informal Mandarin, 痒 (yǎng, "itchy") can also describe a strong urge to do something, so context separates this figurative use from a physical complaint.