Definitions

niǎo to tease; to disturb

Etymology

A woman  flirting with two men 

About

The character "嬲" is structurally composed of two "女" characters flanking a single "男" character, forming a visual representation of a man positioned between women, which etymologically informed its early meanings related to teasing or flirtation. Over time, its semantic range expanded to include notions of harassment, disturbance, or provocation, and in contemporary usage, it commonly conveys causing anger or annoyance, particularly within specific dialectal contexts. The graphic arrangement of its components has consistently aligned with these conceptual shifts in interpretation.