别扭 meaning and pronunciation

别扭
Simplified word
別扭
Traditional word

别扭 English definition

biè niu
  • awkward
  • difficult
  • uncomfortable
  • not agreeing
  • at loggerheads
  • gauche
  • awkward (writing or speech)

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  • 别 (bié): do not; must not; to leave; to depart; to separate; to distinguish; to classify; other; another; to pin; to stick (sth) in;
  • 扭 (niǔ): to turn; to twist; to wring; to sprain; to swing one's hips;