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拧 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
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拧 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
拧 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
拧 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
拧 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
拧 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
拧 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

拧 Stroke Order — How to Write 拧

Stroke Order

拧 is written in 8 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 扌, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

拧 Radical and Character Components

Components:扌宁

拧 is a phono-semantic compound: 扌 (hand) carries the meaning, while 宁 indicates the sound.

Radical: 扌 + 5 more strokes

拧 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • níng
  • nǐng
  • nìng

Meanings of 拧 in Chinese

1

níng拧

To wring or twist something tightly, often to remove liquid.
把湿毛巾拧干。
Wring the wet towel dry.
To pinch and twist (skin or flesh) with two fingers, often to get attention or as a light punishment.
妈妈拧了我的耳朵。
Mom pinched my ear.
2

nǐng拧

To twist, wring, or screw (something), often implying force or effort to turn an object, such as tightening a screw or a cap.
请你帮我把这个瓶盖拧紧。
Could you please help me screw this bottle cap on tightly?
Opposite; not harmonious or smooth; at odds.
他俩的意见总是拧的。
Their opinions are always at odds.
3

nìng拧

Stubborn, awkward, or unruly, often describing a difficult temper or an unyielding attitude.
她有个拧脾气，轻易不会改变主意
She has a stubborn temper and won't easily change her mind.

Common Words and Phrases with 拧

1
níng拧chéng成yī一gǔ股shéng绳
To unite as one, making joint efforts to form a strong, unified force.
为了完成这个复杂的项目，我们团队必须拧成一股绳。
To complete this complex project, our team must pull together.
2
nǐng拧jìn劲er儿
Stubbornness, obstinacy, or a tendency to disagree and work at cross-purposes.
两个人合作的时候，如果都拧劲儿，事情就很难办成。
When two people cooperate, if they both pull in different directions, it's hard to get things done.

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Questions about 拧

What does 拧 mean in Chinese?

拧 (níng) means “To wring or twist something tightly, often to remove liquid” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 拧?

拧 has 3 pronunciations: níng, nǐng, nìng.

How many strokes does 拧 have?

拧 has 8 strokes.

How do you write 拧?

拧 is written in 8 strokes, starting from the radical 扌. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 拧?

The radical of 拧 is 扌, and 拧 is a phono-semantic compound.