刮
guā HSK6

to scrape, shave

Senses

刮 guā to scrape

To scrape with a blade or tool to remove a surface layer or smooth an object; to shave; to wipe or brush against.

刮 guā variants: 颳 to blow

To blow, referring to the wind. (Identical to 刮 guā)

刮 guā to extort

To plunder or strip someone of their wealth; to extort through greed or corruption.

刮 guā to smear

To apply or spread a substance like paste, plaster, or putty across a surface using a flat tool.

刮 guā to reprimand

To scold or give someone a dressing down; to rebuke

刮 guā to slap

To slap someone in the face (often in the context of a slap in the face or ear)

References

same_as 刮/刮 → 刮/颳