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搔到痒处 — “To get to the heart of the matter”

搔到痒处 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to get to the heart of the matter”. To hit the nail on the head; to say or do something that precisely addresses the core issue or point of concern. Literally, “Scratch where it itches”.

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搔到痒处 Pronunciation and Pinyin

搔到痒处 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
搔
sāo12scratch or rub lightly
到
dào8arrive at or reach
痒
yǎng11to itch
处
chù5to be at a place

Example Sentence with 搔到痒处

这位评论员的观点总是能搔到痒处,让大家对当前的情况有了更清晰的认识。
This commentator's views always hit the nail on the head, giving everyone a clearer understanding of the current situation.

Idioms Related to 搔到痒处

Synonyms of 搔到痒处

  • sāo搔zhe着yǎng痒chù处to hit the nail on the head

Antonyms of 搔到痒处

  • bù不tòng痛bù不yǎng痒superficial; not getting to the root

More idioms starting with 搔

  • sāo搔tóu头nòng弄zī姿to primp and preen flirtatiously
  • sāo搔tóu头zhuā抓ěr耳impatient, anxious, or bewildered
  • sāo搔tóu头mō摸ěr耳to be at a loss, anxious
  • sāo搔ěr耳chuí捶xiōng胸to express deep regret or vexation
  • sāo搔shǒu首nòng弄zī姿make affected and flirtatious gestures
  • sāo搔shǒu首chí踟chú蹰scratch head, pace, anxious, hesitant

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Questions about 搔到痒处

What does 搔到痒处 mean?

搔到痒处 (sāo dào yǎng chù) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to get to the heart of the matter”.

How do you pronounce 搔到痒处?

搔到痒处 is pronounced sāo dào yǎng chù in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 搔到痒处 literally mean?

Literally, 搔到痒处 means “Scratch where it itches”. It is used to mean “to get to the heart of the matter”.

What is the Chinese definition of 搔到痒处?

比喻说话说到点子上。

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