niǔ

Translation

  • to turn
  • to twist
  • to wring
  • to sprain
  • to swing one's hips

Synonyms

Examples

  • 我碰蚯蚓的时候,它动起来。
    The earthworm wriggled when I touched it.
  • 我开门的时候把门柄了出来。
    I tried to open the door, and the doorknob came off.
  • 我打排球的时候伤了手指。
    I sprained my finger while playing volleyball.
  • 他把足踝伤了,整整一个月不能走路。
    A sprained ankle disabled him from walking for a month.
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