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弯 — meaning in English

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English meaning

awry adj Turned or twisted to one side; crooked or out of the expected position.
crooked adj Bent or twisted rather than straight.

Senses

弯 is used for these senses in English:

awry Turned or twisted toward one side; crooked, distorted, out of place; wry.
crooked Not straight; having one or more bends or angles.

awry — full definition

adj Turned or twisted to one side; crooked or out of the expected position.
adv Wrongly; off course; not as planned.

crooked — full definition

adj Bent or twisted rather than straight.
adj Dishonest or corrupt.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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