扭捏

niǔ nie

Dictionary entry

affecting shyness or embarrassment

What does 扭捏 mean?

扭捏 (niǔ nie) has the following dictionary meaning.

1affecting shyness or embarrassment

2coy

3mincing (walk, manner of speech)

4mannered

Character breakdown

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扭niǔto turn · to twist 捏niēto hold between the thumb and fingers · to pinch

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How to pronounce 扭捏

扭捏

niǔ nie

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