㧟
scratch; carry on the arm; scoop
Meanings
3 senses · 7 examplesverb
to scratch; to scrape with fingernails
dialectA dialectal word, often used in northern Chinese dialects, similar to standard "抓" or "搔" but specifically with fingernails.
Stop scratching, you've already scratched the skin raw.
A mosquito bit me and it's so itchy I keep wanting to scratch it.
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The child's back was itchy, so his mom helped scratch it for him.
verb
to carry on the arm; to hook over the arm
dialectDialectal usage for carrying something by hooking it over one's arm, similar to standard "挎". Often used for baskets or small bags.
The old lady went grocery shopping with a small bamboo basket hooked on her arm.
She likes to go out with a stylish little bag on her arm.
verb
to scoop (liquid); to ladle out
dialectDialectal usage for scooping liquids, similar to standard "舀".
He scooped a dipper of water from the water vat.
The soup is too salty, I'll scoop some out and add some water.