niǔ​jìn

to mince

  • created sense approved 扭劲/扭勁 · niǔ​jìn · to mince — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    扭劲 / 扭勁

    niǔ​jìn

    to mince

    to walk in a gentle or affected manner, typically of women

    扭 (literal) → 扭 · niǔ · to sway 劲 (literal) → 劲/勁 · jìn · manner

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  • created sense approved 扭劲/扭勁 · niǔ​jìn · to oppose — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    扭劲 / 扭勁

    niǔ​jìn

    to oppose

    to be contrary or stubborn; to deliberately act against others' wishes or the natural flow of things

    扭 (literal) → 扭 · niǔ · to go against 劲 (literal) → 劲/勁 · jìn · spirit

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