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March 24, 2026
骚扰(騷擾)sāorǎo(sao1rao3)
骚扰 (sāo rǎo) means to disturb or harass someone, often in a persistent or unwanted manner. It is commonly used in legal, social, and personal contexts to describe behaviors that intrude on someone's peace or privacy.
Frequency#3666DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
骚扰 is particularly relevant in discussions about personal space and harassment laws in modern Chinese society, reflecting growing awareness around these issues.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'sow' (sounds like '骚') that 'raucously' (sounds like '扰') interrupts a quiet garden, causing chaos. This image of disturbance helps you remember both the sound and meaning of 骚扰.
Meanings of 骚扰
sāorǎo(sao1rao3)
1to disturb
2to cause a commotion
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About 骚扰
骚扰Simplified
騷擾Traditional
—Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#3666Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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Quick Contrast
骚扰 (sāorǎo) vs 干扰 (gānrǎo): Use 骚扰 when referring to harassment that is persistent and unwanted, while 干扰 typically implies interference that may not have the same personal or intrusive connotation.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'sow' (sounds like '骚') that 'raucously' (sounds like '扰') interrupts a quiet garden, causing chaos. This image of disturbance helps you remember both the sound and meaning of 骚扰.
Usage Notes
骚扰 is typically used in negative contexts and is considered formal. Common collocations include 骚扰电话 (harassing phone calls) and 性骚扰 (sexual harassment). Be mindful of the tone; '骚' should be pronounced with a high level tone while '扰' has a falling tone.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 骚扰 connects with other advanced vocabulary around social issues and legal terminology. Focus on using it in sentences discussing personal boundaries or legal rights.
Cultural Note
骚扰 is particularly relevant in discussions about personal space and harassment laws in modern Chinese society, reflecting growing awareness around these issues.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 骚扰 with 打扰; for instance, saying '我在骚扰你' (I am disturbing you) when they mean 'I am bothering you' can be inappropriate. The correct usage would be '我在打扰你'.
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Grammar Patterns of 骚扰
骚扰 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.
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Complete the Sentence
如果遭到了性____，你应该采取行动。
If you're sexually harassed, you ought to do something about it.
The soldiers harried the enemy out of the country.
Cultural Notes for 骚扰
🏮Cultural insight
骚扰 is particularly relevant in discussions about personal space and harassment laws in modern Chinese society, reflecting growing awareness around these issues.
Frequently Asked Questions about 骚扰
骚扰 implies a more aggressive or persistent form of disturbance, while 打扰 (dǎ rǎo) is more general and can refer to any interruption.
It's generally not used casually due to its serious connotations; it’s more appropriate in formal discussions or written contexts.
You can say '他一直在骚扰我' (He has been harassing me) to convey its meaning effectively.
