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捏 (niē, to pinch) — use 捩 when referring to twisting or tearing, while 捏 is specifically for pinching.
Learners often confuse 捩 (liè) with similar characters like 扭 (niǔ), which also means to twist but carries different connotations. Use 捩 in contexts that involve breaking or tearing, while 扭 is more about turning or bending without breaking.
捩 is not included in the HSK levels, but it connects well with other physical action verbs you might encounter, such as 扭 (niǔ) and 抓 (zhuā). Focus on context when using 捩 to describe actions involving twisting or tearing.
Learners sometimes use 捩 interchangeably with other verbs like 扭 or 撕 (sī, to tear), leading to confusion. For example, saying '我把纸捩开了' (I twisted the paper open) is incorrect; it should be '撕开了' (tore it open).
Pronunciation of 捩
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Etymology of 捩
hand
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Case file: 捩
- 1The meaning half扌 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half戾 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawayhand
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say to twist, to tear, to snap in Chinese
“to twist, to tear, to snap” in Chinese is捩
The character 捩 (liè) primarily means 'to twist' or 'to tear,' often referring to the action of twisting something physically, such as a piece of fabric or a wire. It can also imply a sudden change or snap, making it applicable in various contexts where something is forcefully turned or broken.
When to use 捩
Learners often confuse 捩 (liè) with similar characters like 扭 (niǔ), which also means to twist but carries different connotations. Use 捩 in contexts that involve breaking or tearing, while 扭 is more about turning or bending without breaking.
捩 or something close to it
捏 (niē, to pinch) — use 捩 when referring to twisting or tearing, while 捏 is specifically for pinching.
What learners get wrong
Learners sometimes use 捩 interchangeably with other verbs like 扭 or 撕 (sī, to tear), leading to confusion. For example, saying '我把纸捩开了' (I twisted the paper open) is incorrect; it should be '撕开了' (tore it open).
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Word Family of 捩
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Frequently Asked Questions about 捩
You could say: '他把绳子捩断了' (He twisted the rope and broke it).
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