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嬲 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
niǎoto tease, to play, to flirt; to frolicg, 17 strokes, radical 女, Very Hard
niǎoto disturbunknown, 17 strokes, radical 女, Very Hard
niǎo(niao3) T3
  1. 1to tease, to play, to flirt; to frolic
  2. 2to disturb
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March 24, 2026
niǎo(niao3)

The character 嬲 (niǎo) conveys the idea of teasing or playful interactions, often in a light-hearted or flirtatious manner. It can refer to both physical playfulness and verbal teasing, frequently used in informal contexts among friends or romantic partners.

Strokes17RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, playful teasing is often a way to express affection, particularly in romantic relationships. This character reflects the cultural significance of flirtation and play in social interactions.

Memory Tip

Think of 嬲 as a 'playful bird' (鸟) teasing others. The character has a '女' (woman) component, suggesting a playful nature often associated with flirting or teasing, while the '鸟' (bird) evokes imagery of lightness and frolicking.

Meanings of 嬲

niǎo(niao3)
1to tease, to play, to flirt; to frolic
2to disturb
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About 嬲

Simplified
17Strokes
Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 嬲

Memory Mnemonic

Think of 嬲 as a 'playful bird' (鸟) teasing others. The character has a '女' (woman) component, suggesting a playful nature often associated with flirting or teasing, while the '鸟' (bird) evokes imagery of lightness and frolicking.

Usage Notes

This term is predominantly informal and may not be suitable for formal contexts. Be aware that the tone used can affect the meaning; using a playful tone conveys the intended light-heartedness, while a serious tone might imply annoyance. Common collocations include phrases like '嬲人' (to tease someone).

HSK Study Tips

While 嬲 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, understanding it can enhance your grasp of colloquial interactions and playful language. Students at this level should focus on recognizing it in informal dialogues and practicing its pronunciation and usage in context.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, playful teasing is often a way to express affection, particularly in romantic relationships. This character reflects the cultural significance of flirtation and play in social interactions.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 嬲 with similar-sounding characters. For example, using 嬲 instead of 拿 (ná, to take) in a sentence may lead to misunderstandings. Ensure to practice the correct pronunciation and context for each character.

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Pronunciation of 嬲

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Etymology of 嬲

Formation TypeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Memory Hint

A woman 女 flirting with two men 男

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 嬲?

Decomposition of 嬲

IDS Structure⿲男女男
Full Character
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nan2
left
nü3
middle
nan2
right
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Cultural Notes for 嬲

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, playful teasing is often a way to express affection, particularly in romantic relationships. This character reflects the cultural significance of flirtation and play in social interactions.

Word Family of 嬲

Words Containing This Character1
niǎoto tease
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 嬲

No, 嬲 is primarily an informal term used among friends or in playful situations.