搔
scratch; stroke; groom
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesverb
to scratch with nails; to stroke; to groom
Describes the action of using fingernails to scratch an itchy area or gently stroke a surface.
He kept scratching his scalp, as if thinking about a problem.
When his back itches, he needs someone to scratch it for him.
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The kitten lay comfortably on its owner's lap, letting the owner stroke its chin.
She accidentally got bitten by a mosquito and couldn't help scratching her arm.
The doctor reminded not to scratch the wound hard to avoid infection.
verb
to hit the mark; to touch on the key point
literaryA metaphorical usage indicating hitting the key point or addressing the core issue.
The expert's analysis hit the mark, making everyone suddenly understand.
His criticism directly hit the mark, pointing out the essence of the problem.
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This suggestion hit the mark and solved the difficulties we had long faced.
The teacher's question hit the mark and triggered in-depth thinking among the students.
This article hits the mark, accurately reflecting the voices of young people.
verb
to pose coquettishly; to groom oneself seductively
literaryOften used in the idiom '搔首弄姿' to describe someone posturing in a coquettish or seductive manner.
She posed coquettishly in front of the camera, hoping to attract the director's attention.
The model posed coquettishly, showing off her charming demeanor.
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The novel describes an ancient woman who posed coquettishly.
She dislikes people who pose coquettishly, considering it an unnatural display.
In artistic works, coquettish poses are sometimes used to express specific themes.