拧 (níng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 拧 (níng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 拧 (níng) means "to twist; to wring". with 8 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 拧 stroke by stroke?

拧 has 8 strokes. The radical is 扌. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 拧 and 㧜?

拧 (níng) and 㧜 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 拧?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 扌. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 拧?

Common words containing 拧 include: 拧干 (níng gàn) — to wring dry; 拧螺丝 (níng luó sī) — to tighten a screw; 拧紧 (nǐng jǐn) — to tighten.

How to Write 拧

The character 拧 (níng) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 扌 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

拧 is pronounced níng in Mandarin Chinese. It means to twist; to wring.

This is a polyphonic character with readings: níng, nǐng, nìng.

Common Words with 拧

拧干 níng gàn

to wring dry

拧螺丝 níng luó sī

to tighten a screw

拧紧 nǐng jǐn

to tighten

拧开 níng kāi

To unscrew / to twist open.

拧脾气 nìng pí qi

Stubborn temperament.

Example Sentences

请帮我把这条湿毛巾拧干，谢谢。

qǐng bāng wǒ bǎ zhè tiáo shī máo jīn níng gàn xiè xiè

Please help me wring out this wet towel, thank you.

爸爸正在阳台上用扳手拧螺丝，修理椅子。

bà bà zhèng zài yáng tái shàng yòng bān shǒu níng luó sī xiū lǐ yǐ zi

Dad is using a wrench to tighten screws on the balcony to fix a chair.

请把瓶盖拧紧。

qǐng bǎ píng gài nǐng jǐn 。

Please screw the bottle cap on tightly.

请把瓶盖拧开。

qǐng bǎ píng gài níng kāi 。

Please unscrew the bottle cap.

Similar Characters

㧜 liè

托 tuō

扛 gāng

Practice Writing 拧 (níng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 拧

What does 拧 (níng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 拧 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 拧 and 㧜?

What mistakes do learners make writing 拧?

What common words use 拧?

How to Write 拧 (níng)