liè

twist with hands

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    liè

    to twist

    (bound form) to twist; to turn about; to reverse direction

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    liè

    mechanism

    (bound form) a mechanical part that controls movement; a latch or trigger, such as in [[机捩|機捩|ji1 lie4]]

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    plectrum

    (literary) a plectrum or pick used for playing the lute or pipa

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