Writing
痒 (yǎng) — how to say "to itch" in Chinese
痒
To itch; itchy
adjective
Radicals / Keys
疒
Sickness
#104 · chuáng · 5 strokes
Collocations
皮肤痒
pífū yǎng
skin itches
止痒
zhǐ yǎng
relieve itching
痒得厉害
yǎng de lìhài
itch severely
Examples
被蚊子咬过的地方又红又肿，而且痒得让人忍不住想去挠。
The spot bitten by the mosquito is red, swollen, and so itchy that you can't help but want to scratch it.
我的背很痒。
My back is very itchy.
Frequently asked questions
How to say itch in Chinese?
"to itch" in Chinese is 痒 (yǎng).
What does 痒 mean in English?
痒 (yǎng) means "To itch; itchy".
How is 痒 pronounced?
It is pronounced yǎng (written as yang). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "to itch" in Chinese characters?
It is written 痒 and has 11 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 痒?
痒 belongs to the HSK 5 vocabulary list.
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