niǎnniē

to twist or nip with the fingers

Senses

niǎn to twist

to twist, rub, or twirl between the fingers; to spin; to turn up a kerosene lamp wick

niǎn wick

a small strand of twisted paper, thread, or cotton; a wick or fuse; a medicated plug

niǎn to drive away

to drive away or chase out

niǎn Nian Rebellion

(bound form) refers to the Nian Rebellion or the Nian rebels of the mid-19th century

niē to pinch

to pinch between the fingers; to hold between the thumb and fingers

References

same_as 捻/捻 捏/捏
same_as 拈/拈 捻/捻
same_as 撚/撚 捻/捻
see 捻儿/捻兒 捻/捻