niǎn​luàn

to twist together

  • created sense approved 捻乱/捻亂 · niǎn​luàn · to twist together — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    niǎn​luàn

    to twist together

    to twist or rub together into a tangled mess

    捻, 乱

    捻 (literal) → 捻 · niǎn · to twist 乱 (literal) → 乱/亂 · luàn · to confuse

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  • created sense approved 捻乱/捻亂 · niǎn​luàn · Nian Rebellion — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    niǎn​luàn

    Nian Rebellion

    A peasant uprising against the Qing dynasty in northern China during the mid-19th century, led by the Nian army.

    捻 (literal) → 捻 · niǎn · Nian Rebellion 乱 (literal) → 乱/亂 · luàn · upheaval

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