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twist

Composition


Components

Sounds

Pinyin

nian3 niǎn

Meaning


Primary

twist

Alternatives

twists, twisted, twisting

Mnemonic


[ni-] Neo is in the [3] basement of the [-an] pawn shop. He has a second-hand 今 clock that has been attached to his 心 heart by Agent Smith. In order to stay alive, he has to 捻 twist the 今 clock winder with his 扌 fingers to make sure it keeps on running, or he will die.

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