❶ （用指甲挠） scratch: ～ 痒 scratch where it itches; 为难地 ～ 头皮 scratch one's head in trouble ❷ [书] （操持） manage; handle ❸ [书] （骚扰） haras; molest ❹ [书] （忧虑） be worried; be anxious; be concerned 另见 see also sào; zhǎo。 ◆搔到痒处 scratch where it itches — to hit the nail on the head; scratch at the place that itches; touch the exact point； 搔首 scratch one's head； 搔首踟蹰 scratch one's head in great perplexity — to be in a dilemma; hesitate; scratch one's head in hesitation； 搔首弄姿 giggle and flirt; coquet with someone; play at making love — flirtation; stroke one's hair in coquetry — the seductive act of a woman； 搔痒 titillation; pruritus
搔sào
[书] (攫取， 抓取) seize; grab; snatch 另见 see also sāo; zhǎo。
搔zhǎo
（手脚指甲） nail; toe nail: 沐浴栉 ～ 翦。Wash oneself, comb one's hair and trim one's nails. 另见 see also sāo; sào。