COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 挠 is built
Traditional etymology note: 扌 (hand) suggests the meaning, while 尧 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 挠 (náo) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to scratch
náoTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
náo
挠
to scratch
Common words
zǔ náo
阻挠
to thwart; to obstruct (sth)
náo
挠
to scratch; to thwart; to yield
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
挠
挠
挠
挠
挠
挠
挠
挠
LEARNING TIP
Remember 挠
Say “náo” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 挠
Common words and phrases
zǔ náo
to thwart; to obstruct (sth)
náo
to scratch; to thwart; to yield
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 挠?
挠 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 挠 (náo) mean?
挠 (náo) means to scratch.
What is the radical of 挠?
The radical of 挠 is 扌, associated with Not yet classified.