Common Meanings
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qū诎
To bend or curve; to be crooked or twisted, often used to describe something convoluted or difficult to understand.
他试图理解这诘诎难懂的理论。
He tried to understand this convoluted and difficult theory.
To yield, submit, or be convinced/defeated (in an argument or debate).
在辩论中，他最终被对方的论据所诎服
In the debate, he was ultimately convinced by the opponent's arguments.
To be tonguetied or inarticulate in verbal expression, especially when one's thoughts are clear and well-formed. It implies difficulty in articulating what one knows or thinks.
他虽然满腹经纶，却常常因为不善言辞而诎于口，难以表达心声。
Although he possesses extensive knowledge, he often becomes tonguetied and struggles to express his inner thoughts due to his poor communication skills.
When pronounced as 'qū', '诎' describes a sound that comes to an abrupt, sudden stop. It suggests a clear and often prolonged sound that is cut off sharply, leaving an abrupt silence.
音乐在最高潮时戛然而止，留下了一片诎然的寂静。
The music stopped abruptly at its climax, leaving an abrupt silence.
To be exhausted, depleted, or at an end; to reach one's limit. Often used to describe resources, strength, or potential being depleted or, conversely, not depleted.
他的精力似乎永不诎竭。
His energy seems never to be exhausted.
To shorten; to contract or shrink.
他的手不自觉地诎了一下。
His hand unconsciously contracted a little.