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“crooked” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinwāi

Example

这张画挂得歪了。zhè zhāng huà guà de wāi le

This picture is hanging crooked.

Illustration for 歪 (crooked)

How to say “crooked” in Chinese

“Crooked” in Chinese is 歪 (wāi).

Something that departs from a straight line or an aligned position and leans to one side.

Full entry for 歪: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 歪

他听了这话，嘴角微微歪了。tā tīng le zhè huà zuí jiǎo wēi wēi wāi le

After hearing this, the corner of his mouth became slightly crooked.

Tips for using 歪

  • English crooked can describe dishonest behavior, but this everyday Chinese adjective normally describes a physical object or position that is out of line.

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