扭 (niǔ) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 扭 (niǔ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 扭 (niǔ) means "to twist; to sprain; to turn around". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 7 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 扭 stroke by stroke?

扭 has 7 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 扭 and 㧜?

扭 (niǔ) 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 扭?

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 扭?

Common words containing 扭 include: 扭伤 (niǔ shāng) — sprain; to sprain; 扭头 (niǔ tóu) — to turn one's head; 别扭 (biè niǔ) — Awkward or difficult..

How to Write 扭

The character 扭 (niǔ) is written with 7 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

扭 is pronounced niǔ in Mandarin Chinese. It means to twist; to sprain; to turn around.

As an HSK Level 6 character, 扭 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 扭

扭伤 niǔ shāng

sprain; to sprain

扭头 niǔ tóu

to turn one's head

别扭 biè niǔ

Awkward or difficult.

Example Sentences

他的脚扭伤了。

tā de jiǎo niǔ shāng le

He sprained his foot.

他扭头看了看。

tā niǔ tóu kàn le kàn

He turned his head to look.

这种感觉很别扭。

zhè zhǒng gǎn jué hěn biè niǔ

This feeling is very awkward.

Similar Characters

㧜 liè

扑 pū

扒 bā

Practice Writing 扭 (niǔ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 扭

What does 扭 (niǔ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 扭 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 扭 and 㧜?

What mistakes do learners make writing 扭?

What common words use 扭?

How to Write 扭 (niǔ)