Learn a Chinese Character - 扭 (niǔ) - Twist

1. Character Basics (基本特征)

Radical: 扌 (hand radical)

Stroke Count: 7 (7 strokes)

Character Decomposition: 扌 + 丑 (hand + ugly)

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2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: niǔ (third tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

扭 primarily means to twist or turn, and is used in various contexts related to physical movement.

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 扭转 (niǔ zhuǎn) - to reverse
• 扭动 (niǔ dòng) - to wriggle
• 扭伤 (niǔ shāng) - to sprain

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

扭 is primarily used as a verb to describe actions involving twisting or turning, and can also be used metaphorically to describe changing a situation.

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, 扭 is often associated with physical movement and is used in many idioms about changing direction or situation.

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

Remember 扭 as "hand ugly" - the 扌 represents hand, and 丑 means ugly, together forming the concept of twisting or turning.