gat1拮
Jyutpinggat1
Yalegāt
Definition
Prickly, itchy, or scratchy; describing rough clothing that irritates the skin.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the physical sensation of irritation caused by rough textures against the skin. It is frequently used to describe poorly made knitwear or wool garments that have not been softened. Beyond clothing, it can also describe the prickly sensation of stubble or certain types of plant leaves.
Examples
The material of this shirt is so scratchy, it makes my skin itchy.
Your sweater is so scratchy, how can you wear it?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 痕, which refers to the general sensation of itchiness. While 拮 describes the cause of the irritation, 痕 describes the resulting urge to scratch.
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Grammar guides
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