Word: 抠 (kōu) Traditional: 摳 抠 dictionary entry kōu to dig; to carve; to study meticulously; stingy; to lift up (esp. the hem of a robe) Full dictionary entry for 抠 Example sentences using 抠 3 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 他这个人太抠了，从来不请客。 Tā zhège rén tài kōule, cóngláibù qǐngkè. He's so stingy that he never treats anyone. 伤口结了疤，别用手抠。 Shāngkǒu jié le bā, bié yòng shǒu kōu. The wound has formed a scab, so don't pick at it. 小孩子总爱用手抠墙上的漆。 Xiǎoháizi zǒng ài yòng shǒu kōu qiáng shàng de qī. Little kids always like to pick at the paint on the wall.