踠 (wǎn) - To bend or flex (as a joint) & to writhe or twist

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To bend or flex (as a joint);

to writhe or twist;

refers to the bending of limbs or joints, particularly the wrist or ankle.

To bend or flex (as a joint)to writhe or twistrefers to the bending of limbs or joints,

Usage highlights

Flex the wristWrithe and twistBend the footTwist the bodyWrithe in painBend the joints

Synonyms

  • 弯— to bend, curve
  • 曲— to bend, flex
  • 扭— to twist, wrench

Antonyms

  • 伸— to stretch, extend
  • 直— straight, upright

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He flexed his wrist (踠腕).
  • The snake writhed on the ground (蛇在地上踠动).
  • She twisted her ankle during the run (跑步时踠了脚踝).

Collocations

  • Flex the wrist(踠腕)
  • Writhe and twist(踠转)
  • Bend the foot(踠足)
  • Twist the body(踠体)
  • Writhe in pain(痛苦踠动)
  • Bend the joints(踠节)

Idioms

  • Writhe like a dragon and twist like a snake(龙踠蛇扭)
  • Bend the wrist and write(踠腕而书)
  • Twist and turn, unable to break free(踠转不得脱)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in classical and medical texts to describe the bending or twisting of body parts.
  • Often appears in descriptions of animal movements or physical contortions in literary works.
  • Can imply struggle or discomfort when used in the context of writhing.

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