歪
wāi
Meaning
- askew
- devious
- (coll.) to lie on one's side
Definition
不正；倾斜；不正常；不正当。
Askew; tilted; deviating from what is normal or correct; dishonest.
Usage
常用于形容物体不直、不正，或比喻行为、思想不正派、不端正。可用作形容词或动词。
Often used to describe something not straight or not upright, or metaphorically for behavior or thoughts that are improper or crooked. Can be used as an adjective or verb.
Examples
- 1 这幅画挂歪了，需要调整一下。 (This painting is hung crooked; it needs to be adjusted.)
- 2 他的话里有歪理，不能相信。 (His words contain crooked logic; cannot be trusted.)
- 3 这条路有点歪，小心开车。 (This road is a bit twisted; drive carefully.)
- 4 他总爱走歪门邪道，最后害了自己。 (He always likes to take crooked paths; in the end, he hurt himself.)
- 5 这个花瓶歪倒了，快扶起来。 (This vase tipped over; quickly pick it up.)
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