niǔ ㄋㄧㄡˇ nau2 HSK 6

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

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 扭 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 汤姆扭伤了手腕。 Tom sprained his wrist.
  • 扭转治疗是酷刑。 Conversion therapy is torture.
  • 不要扭曲我說的話。 Don't twist my words around.
  • 她锻炼时扭伤了脚踝。 She twisted her ankle while she was doing exercise.
  • 我打排球的時候扭傷了手指。 I sprained my finger while playing volleyball.

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