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打扰 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
打扰dǎrǎoto disturbHSK 4, v, rank #945, Hard
打扰dǎrǎoto botherHSK 4, v, rank #945, Hard
打扰dǎrǎoto troubleHSK 4, v, rank #945, Hard
dǎrǎo(da3rao3) T3
  1. 1to disturb
  2. 2to bother
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March 24, 2026
打扰(打擾)dǎrǎo(da3rao3)

打扰 means to disturb or bother someone, typically in a way that interrupts their activities or peace. It is commonly used when asking for permission to speak to someone or when apologizing for an interruption, indicating a sense of respect for the other person's time or space.

Frequency#945DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, it is considered polite to acknowledge when you might be interrupting someone, reflecting respect for others' time and privacy. This is evident in common phrases that include 打扰, showing sensitivity to social dynamics.

Memory Tip

Imagine a person trying to concentrate on work, but someone keeps '打' (da3) - striking at their door, '扰' (rao3) - causing a disturbance. Visualize the sound of knocking as a persistent interruption, helping you remember that 打扰 means to disturb or bother.

Meanings of 打扰

dǎrǎo(da3rao3)
1to disturb
2to bother
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About 打扰

打扰Simplified
打擾Traditional
—Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#945Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L4HSK 3.0L4IntermediateTOCFLL5HSKKL3CEFRB2

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AI Study Notes for 打扰

Quick Contrast

打断 (dǎduàn, to interrupt) - use 打扰 when emphasizing respect for someone's time, while 打断 focuses on the act of interruption itself.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a person trying to concentrate on work, but someone keeps '打' (da3) - striking at their door, '扰' (rao3) - causing a disturbance. Visualize the sound of knocking as a persistent interruption, helping you remember that 打扰 means to disturb or bother.

Usage Notes

This word is often used in polite requests, so it's important to use it respectfully. Common phrases include '打扰一下' (dǎ rǎo yí xià) meaning 'excuse me' or 'sorry to disturb.' Be cautious with tones; the wrong tone can change the meaning entirely.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 4 word, 打扰 connects well with other verbs related to communication and interaction, such as 询问 (xún wèn - to inquire) and 请 (qǐng - to request). Focus on using it in both formal and informal contexts to build fluency.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, it is considered polite to acknowledge when you might be interrupting someone, reflecting respect for others' time and privacy. This is evident in common phrases that include 打扰, showing sensitivity to social dynamics.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 打扰 with a more casual term like 问 (wèn - to ask), leading to awkward phrasing. For example, saying '我问你' (wǒ wèn nǐ - I ask you) when they mean to say '我打扰你' (wǒ dǎ rǎo nǐ - I disturb you) can sound too blunt.

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Component Characters

打dǎto beat
HSK 25 strokes扌
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扰rǎoto disturb
7 strokes扌
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Grammar Patterns of 打扰

打扰 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

Exercise 1 of 4

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我的确非常喜欢这里宁静幽雅、不受____的氛围。

I do very much appreciate the quietness and privacy here.

Example Sentences for 打扰 (10)

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我的确非常喜欢这里宁静幽雅、不受打扰的氛围。

wǒ de què fēi cháng xǐ huān zhè lǐ níng jìng yōu yǎ、 、 bù shòu dǎ rǎo de fēn。

I do very much appreciate the quietness and privacy here.
2
我可以不受打扰继续我的工作了。

wǒ kě yǐ bù shòu dǎ rǎo jì xù wǒ de gōng zuò le。

I was able to get on with my work without interruption.
3
我不打扰你了，你在这儿可以仔细考虑考虑这事儿。

wǒ bù dǎ rǎo nǐ le， ， nǐ zài zhè ér kě yǐ zī xì kǎo lǜ kǎo lǜ zhè shì。

I'll leave you alone here so you can mull it over.
4
亲爱的，好了，别这么大声说话打扰他。

qīn ài de， ， hǎo， le ， bié zhè mó dà shēng shuō huà dǎ。

Now don't talk so loud and bother him, honey.
5
“好吧,那我就不打扰你们俩了.”格雷戈里说道.

“ “ hǎo, bā , nà wǒ jiù bù dǎ rǎo nǐ mén.” liǎng le .” gé léi gē.

"Well, I'll leave you both, then," said Gregory.
6
我不想打扰自己已婚的朋友。

wǒ bù xiǎng dǎ rǎo zì jǐ yǐ hūn de péng yǒu。

I didn't want to impose myself on my married friends.
7
抱歉，李小姐正在休息，不能打扰。

bào qiàn， ， lǐ xiǎo jiě zhèng zài xiū， xī ， bù néng。

I'm sorry, but Miss Lee is resting and can't be disturbed.
8
她一直在房间里工作，直到有声响打扰了她。

tā yī zhí zài fáng jiān lǐ gōng zuò， ， zhí dào yǒu shēng xiǎng dǎ rǎo le。

She'd been working in her room till a noise had disturbed her.
9
“很抱歉打扰您。”韦布温和地说。

“ “ hěn bào qiàn dǎ rǎo。” nín 。” wéi bù wēn hé。

"I'm sorry to disturb you," Webb said gently.
10
如果你忙我就不打扰你了.

rú guǒ nǐ máng wǒ jiù bù dǎ rǎo nǐ le.

I do not want to intrude if you are busy.

Cultural Notes for 打扰

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, it is considered polite to acknowledge when you might be interrupting someone, reflecting respect for others' time and privacy. This is evident in common phrases that include 打扰, showing sensitivity to social dynamics.

Frequently Asked Questions about 打扰

You might say '打扰一下, 请问厕所在哪里?' which means 'Excuse me, may I ask where the bathroom is?'