Common Meanings
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niǔ扭
To turn, to twist (especially one's head or body).
他扭头看了我一眼。
He turned his head and gave me a glance.
To twist off; to wring off. Often used metaphorically to mean to force something, leading to a poor result.
你这样强扭，事情反而会弄僵。
If you try to force things like this, it will only make the situation awkward or more difficult.
To sprain or twist a part of the body, such as an ankle or waist.
他不小心扭伤了脚踝。
He accidentally twisted his ankle.
To twist, wriggle, or sway the body, often playfully or as part of a dance.
她喜欢随着音乐轻轻扭动身体。
She likes to gently sway her body to the music.
To seize or grapple with someone, often in a fight or struggle.
他们因为一些小事，在街上扭打了起来。
They started grappling in the street over a minor issue.
To resist or act contrary to (especially something stronger or prevailing advice).
你不能总是扭着性子，不听大家的建议。
You can't always be so contrary and disregard everyone's advice.