弯 (wān) - bent, curved, crooked & to bend, to curve

弯Tone 1

wān ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

婷婉

弯 · wān

bent, curved, crooked;

to bend, to curve;

a bend, a turn

bent, curved, crookedto bend, to curvea bend, a turn

Usage highlights

bend downcurved roadriver bendbend the kneeshairpin bendbend a wire

Synonyms

  • 曲— curved, bent
  • 折— to bend, to fold

Antonyms

  • 直— straight
  • 平— flat, level

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The road has many curves (弯路).
  • Please bend your knees (弯膝盖).
  • He bent down to pick up the pen (弯腰捡笔).
  • The river makes a sharp bend here (河流的弯道).

Collocations

  • bend down(弯腰)
  • curved road(弯路)
  • river bend(河弯)
  • bend the knees(弯膝盖)
  • hairpin bend(发夹弯)
  • bend a wire(弯铁丝)

Idioms

  • Winding paths lead to secluded spots(曲径通幽)
  • Full of twists and turns(弯弯曲曲)
  • The road twists and turns(道路弯弯)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese aesthetics, curves and bends are often appreciated for their natural beauty and harmony.
  • The character appears in descriptions of landscapes, roads, and physical postures.
  • In traditional philosophy, flexibility and adaptability are valued, metaphorically related to bending rather than breaking.

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