撓	85B20   10A.70-1	部居	畫數  15	ㄋㄠˊ [nao2] . [Cf. 擾 ㄖㄢˇ [ran3] ,10A.82]
V	(1)  Disturb, interrupt, interfere: 撓亂 create confusion in; 撓擾 interfere with. (2)  Scratch: 撓頭 scratch the head, hence (of hair) dishevelled; 撓癢癢兒 scratch an itch. (3)  Be cowed, submit to superior force: 撓屈 be cowed into submission; 不屈不撓 refuse to be cowed or submit; 百折不撓 never yield in spite of reverses; 撓折 destroy or force to yield; 撓敗 be defeated, frustrated.