Meanings of 骚扰
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AI Study Notes for 骚扰
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.
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.
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.
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'.
Pronunciation of 骚扰
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How to say to disturb in Chinese
“to disturb” in Chinese is骚扰
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.
When to use 骚扰
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.
骚扰 or something close to it
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.
What learners get wrong
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.
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.
Example Sentences for 骚扰 (4)
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.
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