捘 (zùn) - To twist & to pinch

捘Tone 4

zùn ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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捘 · zùn

To twist;

to pinch;

to squeeze with fingers;

to knead.

To twistto pinchto squeeze with fingers

Usage highlights

Twist with fingersKnead doughPinch claySqueeze a pointTwist and turn

Synonyms

  • 捏— to pinch; to knead
  • 捻— to twist with fingers
  • 搓— to rub; to twist

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She twisted the dough (捘面团).
  • He pinched the clay into shape (捘泥).
  • The acupuncturist squeezed the pressure point (捘穴位).

Collocations

  • Twist with fingers(用手捘)
  • Knead dough(捘面)
  • Pinch clay(捘泥)
  • Squeeze a point(捘一下)
  • Twist and turn(捘来捘去)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical texts describing manual actions like kneading or pinching.
  • It is associated with traditional crafts and medicine involving manual manipulation.

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