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扭扭捏捏 (nau2 nau2 nip6 nip6) — meaning, pronunciation, examples

扭扭捏捏 (nau2 nau2 nip6 nip6, niǔ niǔ niē niē) — affecting shyness or embarrassment; coy; mincing (walk, manner of speech); mannered

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Usage

Level

beyond HSK

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