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拧拧
nǐngnǐng
Description
"拧拧"是"拧"这个动作重复一下，意思是用手转动或扭一下东西。
"拧拧" is the repeated action of "拧", meaning to twist or turn something by hand.
我们常说"拧拧螺丝"或者"拧拧毛巾"，表示轻轻做一下这个动作。
We often say "拧拧螺丝" or "拧拧毛巾" to indicate doing this action gently.
Meanings
拧拧nǐngnǐng
to twist or wring something with the hand
请把毛巾拧拧再用。
Please wring the towel before using it again.
拧拧nǐngnǐng
to turn (a knob, screw, cap) a little
这个盖子太紧，你拧拧看。
This lid is too tight; try twisting it.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
reduplication of 拧 (nǐng, to twist), softening the action to "give it a twist".
- Nuance
拧 also reads níng (stubborn) and nìng (contrary); as an action it is nǐng.
In videos
“拧拧打开微波炉”
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