pinch in Chinese
pinch in Chinese is 捏, 偷 — pinch means to squeeze a bit of skin or an object tightly between the thumb and finger.
pinch in Chinese
捏
Pronounced: niē
To squeeze a small amount of a person's skin and flesh, making it hurt.
偷
Pronounced: tōu
(figurative) To cramp; to straiten; to oppress; to starve.
What does "pinch" mean?
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verb To squeeze a bit of skin or an object tightly between the thumb and finger.
"She pinched her arm to make sure she wasn't dreaming."
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verb British informal: to steal something, usually minor.
"Someone pinched my pen off the desk."
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noun A small amount of something, especially a powder, held between finger and thumb.
"Add a pinch of salt to the sauce before serving."
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noun A difficult or tight situation, often financial.
"Rising bills have put a real pinch on the household budget."
pinch in a sentence
- She pinched her arm to make sure she wasn't dreaming.
- Someone pinched my pen off the desk.
- Add a pinch of salt to the sauce before serving.
- Rising bills have put a real pinch on the household budget.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "pinch" in Chinese?
"pinch" in Chinese is 捏, 偷. pinch means: To squeeze a bit of skin or an object tightly between the thumb and finger.
How do you pronounce 捏?
"pinch" in Chinese is 捏, pronounced "niē".
How do you use "pinch" in a sentence?
Example: "She pinched her arm to make sure she wasn't dreaming." In Chinese, "pinch" is 捏, 偷.
Are there other ways to say "pinch" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "pinch": 捏, 偷.
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