English–Chinese
“scratch” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinnáo
Example
我的背很痒，帮我挠一下。wǒ de bèi hěn yǎng bāng wǒ náo yí xià
My back itches a lot. Help me scratch it a little.
How to say “scratch” in Chinese
“Scratch” in Chinese is 挠 (náo).
Fingers or claws drag across a surface, easing an itch or leaving a mark.
Example sentences with 挠
被蚊子叮后，他不停地用手挠胳膊。bèi wén zi dīng hòu tā bù tíng dì yòng shǒu náo gē bó
After being bitten by a mosquito, he kept scratching his arm.
Tips for using 挠
- English speakers may choose different verbs for easing an itch and marking a surface, but this Chinese verb covers both actions, so context shows the result.