蜿 (wān) - Winding, meandering, twisting & describes something that curves and turns like a

蜿Tone 1

wān ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

婷婉

蜿 · wān

Winding, meandering, twisting;

describes something that curves and turns like a snake.

Winding, meandering, twistingdescribes something that curves and turns like a

Usage highlights

WindingWinding and coilingWinding pathWinding dragonWinding mountain rangeWinding stream

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The river winds through the valley (蜿蜒的河流).
  • A winding mountain path (蜿蜒的山路).
  • The Great Wall snakes along the ridges (长城蜿蜒在群山上).
  • The dragon's winding body (龙的蜿蜒身躯).

Collocations

  • Winding(蜿蜒)
  • Winding and coiling(蜿蜒曲折)
  • Winding path(蜿路)
  • Winding dragon(蜿龙)
  • Winding mountain range(蜿蜒的山脉)
  • Winding stream(蜿蜒的小溪)

Idioms

  • Winding and coiling(蜿蜒曲折)
  • Winding like a dragon(蜿蜒如龙)
  • Winding for thousands of li(蜿蜒千里)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used to describe the majestic, winding form of the Chinese dragon, a symbol of power and good fortune.
  • Commonly applied to natural landscapes like rivers, mountain paths, and the Great Wall, evoking a sense of graceful, flowing movement.
  • The character's 'worm/insect' radical (虫) links it to serpentine or crawling creatures, reinforcing the imagery of twisting motion.

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