骚扰 sāorǎo to disturb
to disturb; to cause a commotion; to harass
How to remember 骚扰: 骚 to annoy + 扰 to disturb = to disturb.
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How it is used
- To harass / disturb / pester - 性骚扰 (xìng sāorǎo) sexual harassment, 骚扰电话 (sāorǎo diànhuà) nuisance calls.
- Persistent unwanted bothering of someone; the harassment sense (性骚扰) is a key modern collocation.
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