扭捏 niǔ nie

affecting shyness or embarrassment; coy; mannered

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. affecting shyness or embarrassment
  2. 2. coy
  3. 3. mannered
  4. 4. mincing (walk, manner of speech)

Characters

Character Meaning
扭 niǔ HSK 6
to twist; to turn; to sprain
捏 nie HSK 6
to pinch (with one's fingers); to knead; to make up