English–Chinese
“pinch” in Chinese
How to say “pinch” in Chinese
“Pinch” in Chinese is 捏 (niē).
Thumb and finger apply focused pressure that changes a small part or gives pliable material a shape.
Example sentences with 捏
妈妈在桌上捏面团，准备做包子。mā mā zài zhuō shàng niē miàn tuán zhǔn bèi zuò bāo zi
Mom is kneading dough on the table, preparing to make steamed buns.
Tips for using 捏
- Chinese uses 捏 (niē, "pinch") for shaping soft materials such as dough or clay, so the verb appears in cooking and craft contexts as well as physical contact.
Other Chinese words for “pinch”
我被她掐了一下。wǒ bèi tā qiā le yí xià
She pinched me once.