拧 (níng / nǐng): Twist — Stroke Order & Writing Guide
HSK 2.0Level 6
Watch the stroke order, then trace it yourself.
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拧has 2 distinct pronunciations with different meanings
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Real-world example sentences demonstrating how 拧 is used in context
The hand (扌) twists or turns something, applying force in a spiral motion (宁) — to wring, pinch, or screw.
He twisted the wet towel hard to wring it dry.
She wrung the wet towel dry.
I need to unscrew this bottle cap.
Please tighten the screw a bit more.
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