痒
itchy; eager to do
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesadjective
itchy; tingling sensation to scratch
Describes physical discomfort from irritation on skin or mucous membranes.
After being bitten by a mosquito, my arm feels very itchy.
After being in the sun too long, my back started to itch.
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This soap makes my skin itchy after I wash my hands.
My throat is itchy, I might be getting a cold.
It will itch when the wound is healing, don't scratch it with your hands.
verb
to have a strong urge; to be eager
informalUsed metaphorically in spoken language, often paired with specific verbs like 技 (skill) to describe strong desire to participate in an activity.
Seeing someone else play the piano, he had a strong urge to try it out.
When he saw people playing basketball, he felt a strong urge to join in right away.
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I haven't painted in ages, I really have the urge to pick up a brush now.
Watching food livestreams made him crave a late-night snack.
Before the game started, all the players felt a strong urge to compete.