捻针 niǎnzhēn needle twirling; to twirl the needle Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents 捻 niǎn to twist to twist, rub, or twirl between the fingers; to spin; to turn up a kerosene lamp wick针 針 zhēn acupuncture needle (bound form) needle used in traditional Chinese medicine to pierce acupuncture points