紾 (zhěn) - To twist & to turn

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zhěn ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

丈志

紾 · zhěn

To twist;

to turn;

to wring;

to entangle;

also refers to a state of discord or conflict.

To twistto turnto wring

Usage highlights

Twisted ropeState of discordTwisted plotWring handsEntangled relationshipTwisted path

Synonyms

  • 扭— to twist; to turn
  • 绞— to twist; to wring
  • 缠— to entangle; to wind

Antonyms

  • 直— straight; direct
  • 顺— smooth; favorable

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The rope was tightly twisted (紾绳).
  • They were in a state of discord (关系紾).
  • The plot of the story is very twisted (情节紾).

Collocations

  • Twisted rope(紾绳)
  • State of discord(紾局)
  • Twisted plot(紾情节)
  • Wring hands(紾手)
  • Entangled relationship(紾关系)
  • Twisted path(紾路)

Idioms

  • Twisted and turned(紾紾曲曲)
  • Full of twists and turns(紾紾回回)
  • To wring one's hands in distress(紾手顿足)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character is associated with the concept of twisting and entanglement, both physically and metaphorically.
  • In classical texts, it can describe complex situations or conflicted relationships.
  • It is a relatively rare character in modern usage, often found in literary or formal contexts.

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