How to write 癢

癢 yǎng 〈動〉 【本义】: 一種皮膚不適、引人慾搔的感覺 【Definition】: A sensation of discomfort on the skin that induces an urge to scratch. 1. 皮膚受刺激而欲搔。 [En.] The skin is stimulated and wishes to be scratched. 【例】《集韻•養韻》：“癢，膚欲搔也。” Example: "Itch refers to wanting to scratch the skin." 【例】《禮記•内則》：“疾痛苛癢，而敬抑搔之。” Example: "In cases of pain and itch, one must suppress the urge to scratch." 2. 刺激。 [En.] Stimulation. 【引】唐柳宗元《與崔連州論石鐘乳書》：“戟喉癢肺，幽悶不聰。” Example: From 'On Limestone Stalactites' by Liu Zongyuan: "The spear's throat irritates the lungs, leaving one feeling trapped and uncomprehending." 3. 想顯現（技藝）。 [En.] A desire to showcase (skill). 【例】如：技癢。 Example: "For example, wanting to display a skill." 【引】南朝梁簡文帝《答湘東王和受試詩書》：“有暫伎癢，更同故態。” Example: From a poem by Emperor Jianwen of Liang: "There is a fleeting itch to exhibit my skills, just like in the past." 【造字法】: 形聲。从疒( chuáng)，養聲。 【Word Formation】: Phono-semantic compound. It is composed of the radical for illness (疒) and a phonetic component (養). 2. 形容某些難以抑制的強烈願望。 [En.] To describe certain intense desires that are hard to suppress. 【例】癢刺刺 (describing a strong itching sensation); 癢處 (the place that itches); 癢背 (the back that itches). Example: "For instance: 'a prickly itch' (describing a strong itching sensation); 'itchy spot' (the area that itches); 'itchy back' (the back that itches)." 【引】 1. 宋· 陸游《還東》：花前技癢又成詩。 Example: "Before the flowers, the itch to create poetry arises again." 【例】 又如: 癢滋滋 (describing an overwhelming excitement); 癢酥酥 (describing a light and joyful sensation); 癢處 (referring to a deep-seated strong desire or a prominent problem). Example: "Also, 'sensation of intense itching' (describing an uncontainable excitement); 'gentle itch' (describing a feeling of joy); 'the source of itch' (referring to a strong desire harbored in the heart or a prominent issue at hand)."