骚
disturb; restless; Li Sao poem; poetry; coquettish; male animal
Meanings
6 senses · 30 examplesverb
to disturb; to agitate; to cause unrest
Used to describe actions that cause disorder or unrest in a society or situation.
The enemy army's harassment brought great trouble to the local residents.
The riot lasted for three whole days before being quelled.
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His remarks caused quite a stir on the internet.
The police took quick action to prevent further unrest.
Harassment incidents occasionally occur in border areas.
noun
refers to Qu Yuan's 'Li Sao' poem
literaryClassical literary reference to the famous Chinese poem by Qu Yuan.
Li Sao is an important work in Chinese literary history.
Sao-style poetry holds an important position in the development of Chinese poetry.
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Qu Yuan's Li Sao created the Sao-style poetic form.
One cannot study classical Chinese literature without reading Li Sao.
Sao-style poetry has had a profound influence with its unique artistic style.
noun
general reference to poetry and literature
literaryLiterary term referring to poetry and literature in general.
Poets and scholars often gather here to recite poetry and exchange couplets.
Ancient poets often had deep feelings for their country.
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His writing has the style of traditional literati.
Sao tan generally refers to the poetry and literary circles.
This old professor has deep research on classical poetry.
adjective
coquettish; flirtatious; indecent in behavior
derogatoryDescribes inappropriate or flirtatious behavior, often with negative connotations.
Her clothing and appearance seem a bit coquettish.
His words and actions are overly flirtatious and indecent.
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Using the term 'sao huo' to refer to women is disrespectful.
This character is portrayed as very coquettish in the play.
She doesn't like others describing her as 'coquettish'.
adjective
male (of certain domestic animals)
dialectDialect term referring to male domestic animals.
This is a male horse, very strong.
Our family newly bought a male donkey.
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In rural areas, male horses are often called 'sao ma'.
This male donkey can do heavy work well.
In some dialects, male animals are sometimes referred to as 'sao'.
adjective
variant of 臊 (sāo): fishy smell; foul smell
Variant character for 臊, meaning a bad smell or stench.
This meat has developed a bad smell and can't be eaten.
There is often a foul smell in public toilets.
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His clothes have a sweaty smell.
This fish has started to smell a bit off.
The room is filled with a foul stench.