| sāo | disturb/to scratch |
| 搔 | to scratch old variant of 騷|骚 |
| 搔到痒处 | scratch where it itches; scratch where it itches; hit the nail on the head |
| 搔头 | scratch one's head |
| 搔扰 | to annoy; to harass; to cause disturbances |
| 搔痒 | to scratch (an itch) to tickle |
| 搔首 | scratch one's head |
| 搔首弄姿 | stroke one's hair |
| 搔首踟蹰 | scratch one's head in hesitation; hesitate |