HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
扭 — to twist, to turn, to sprain
- Reading
- niǔ
- Meaning
- to twist, to turn, to sprain
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
扭 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is niǔ and it means to twist, to turn, to sprain. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
扭 appears in everyday chinese words such as 扭 (twist, turn), 别扭 (awkward, uncomfortable) and 扭头 (turn one's head).
Chinese words containing 扭
Frequently asked questions
What does 扭 mean in Chinese?
扭 means to twist, to turn, to sprain in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 扭 read?
扭 is read niǔ. Reading it inside real words — 扭 and 别扭 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 扭 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 扭 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 扭 in a word?
A common word containing 扭 is 扭 (niǔ) — "twist, turn". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 扭 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 扭 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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