niǎn

twirl in fingers

  • created reference approved 撚 → 捻 (same_as) — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    撚 niǎn

    捻 niǎn

    same_as

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  • created sense approved 撚 · niǎn · to toy with — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    niǎn

    to toy with

    To toy with or manipulate

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  • created sense approved 撚 · niǎn · to pluck — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    niǎn

    to pluck

    To pluck or fiddle with the strings of a musical instrument; a specific technique for playing the pipa.

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  • created sense approved 撚 · niǎn · to drive away — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    niǎn

    to drive away

    (archaic) To drive out or chase away.

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  • created sense approved 撚 · niǎn · to trample — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    niǎn

    to trample

    (archaic) to trample or tread upon

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  • created sense approved 撚 · niǎn · to hold — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    niǎn

    to hold

    To hold or grasp an object or weapon

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  • created sense approved 撚 · niǎn · to play tricks on — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    niǎn

    to play tricks on

    (Cantonese) To play tricks on someone

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  • created sense approved 撚 · niǎn · to twist with the fingers — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    niǎn

    to twist with the fingers

    To rub or twist something between the fingers; same as [[捻|捻|nian3]].

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  • created sense approved 撚 · niǎn · to pinch up — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    niǎn

    to pinch up

    To pick up, hold, or pinch between the fingers, such as holding a flower or incense.

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