捏
niē
to pinch
The Chinese word '捏' (niē) is used to describe the action of squeezing or gripping something tightly between the fingers, often to apply pressure or to form something. It is commonly used in both literal contexts, such as pinching food or an object, and in figurative contexts, such as pinching oneself to feel something or as a playful gesture.
Example sentences using: 捏
他用力捏住了那根绳子。
tā yòng lì niē zhù le nà gēn shéng zi
He tightly pinched that rope.
This phrase conveys the action of gripping or pinching a rope firmly, suggesting strength or urgency.
我轻轻地捏了一下他的手。
wǒ qīng qīng de niē le yī xià tā de shǒu
I gently pinched his hand.
This phrase describes a gentle action of using one's fingers to pinch someone’s hand, indicating a soft or playful interaction.
她捏着面团准备做饺子。
tā niē zhe miàn tuán zhǔn bèi zuò jiǎo zi
She pinched the dough to prepare for making dumplings.
This sentence illustrates the action of pinching dough, a common technique in cooking, particularly when making dumplings.