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The character 搔 is a phono-semantic compound denoting the action of scratching an itch. The left semantic radical 扌 (hand) classifies it as a physical verb involving the fingers or upper limbs. The right component 蚤 (flea) serves as the phonetic element, while its meaning aligns with the action, as an insect bite often provokes scratching. Thus, 搔 describes a light scraping or tearing motion on the skin to relieve irritation.
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他正在搔痒。
小狗在搔耳朵。
我搔了搔发痒的腿。
不要搔抓那个疙瘩。
他搔着头想不出答案。
蚊子包让我一直想搔。
她用梳子搔了搔头皮。
医生建议不要过度搔抓皮肤。