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别别扭扭 — “Awkward, unnatural, or stilted (in speech or writing)”

别别扭扭 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Awkward, unnatural, or stilted (in speech or writing)”. At odds or disagreeable (in relationships); uncomfortable.

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别别扭扭 Pronunciation and Pinyin

别别扭扭 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
别
bié7Don't; separate; other; fasten
别
biè7Don't; separate; other; fasten
扭
niu7twist, sprain, or grapple
扭
niǔ7twist, sprain, or grapple

Example Sentence with 别别扭扭

他们俩自从上次争论后,说话一直都别别扭扭的,气氛很紧张。
Ever since their last argument, their conversations have been awkward and strained, creating a tense atmosphere.

Idioms Related to 别别扭扭

Antonyms of 别别扭扭

  • shùn顺shùn顺dang当dāng当going very smoothly

More idioms starting with 别

  • bié别zuò作yī一yǎn眼treat someone differently
  • bié别zuò作liáng良tú图make other, better plans
  • bié别jù具yī一gé格to have a unique style
  • bié别jù具jiàng匠xīn心have originality and ingenuity
  • bié别jù具zhī只yǎn眼have unique insight
  • bié别jù具xīn心cháng肠to have ulterior motives
  • bié别jù具huì慧yǎn眼to have unique insight
  • bié别jù具shǒu手yǎn眼have unique insight and approach
  • bié别jù具lú炉chuí锤possess a unique and original style
  • bié别jù具fèi肺cháng肠harbor ulterior motives
  • bié别chū出xīn心cái裁create something new and original
  • bié别chū出shǒu手yǎn眼have unique perspective and original approach

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Questions about 别别扭扭

What does 别别扭扭 mean?

别别扭扭 (bié biè niu niǔ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Awkward, unnatural, or stilted (in speech or writing)”.

How do you pronounce 别别扭扭?

别别扭扭 is pronounced bié biè niu niǔ in Mandarin Chinese.

What is the Chinese definition of 别别扭扭?

说话、作文不通顺,彼此意见不投合。亦指争执之事

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