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awry in Chinese

awry in Chinese is 弯, 壞 — awry means turned or twisted to one side; crooked or out of the expected position.

awry in Chinese

adj
Pronounced: wān
Turned or twisted toward one side; crooked, distorted, out of place; wry.
adj
Pronounced: huài
(figurative) Wrong or distorted; perverse, amiss, off course

What does "awry" mean?

  1. adj Turned or twisted to one side; crooked or out of the expected position.
    "His tie was awry after the long flight."
  2. adv Wrongly; off course; not as planned.
    "Their plans went awry when the flight was cancelled."
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awry in a sentence

  • His tie was awry after the long flight.
  • Their plans went awry when the flight was cancelled.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "awry" in Chinese?

"awry" in Chinese is 弯, 壞. awry means: Turned or twisted to one side; crooked or out of the expected position.

How do you pronounce 弯?

"awry" in Chinese is 弯, pronounced "wān".

How do you use "awry" in a sentence?

Example: "His tie was awry after the long flight." In Chinese, "awry" is 弯, 壞.

Are there other ways to say "awry" in Chinese?

Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "awry": 弯, 壞.

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