捻神捻鬼 Origin — Chinese Character Wiki

niǎnshénniǎnguǐ

as though in a panic

捻 niǎn

to twist

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

god

god; deity; divinity; a supernatural being like a spirit or immortal in religion or mythology
捻 niǎn

to twist

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

ghost

ghost; disembodied spirit; devil