曲
bent; unfair; distiller's yeast; surname
Meanings
6 senses · 27 examplesadjective
bent; curved; not straight
Describes shapes that are not linear or straight.
This small path is curved, stretching along the river.
A straight ruler can draw straight lines, while a tape measure can draw curved lines.
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He sat hunched over on the chair to rest.
The small village surrounded by winding mountains and rivers is very peaceful.
A winding path leading to a secluded spot is one of the features of traditional Chinese gardens.
verb
to bend; to make curved
formalRefers to the act of bending something or one's body.
Ancient people often bent their arms as pillows and took short naps in the shade of trees.
He bent his knees and squatted down to chat with the children.
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Please bend your arm so I can help you wrap the bandage.
To avoid the obstacle, he bent down and squeezed through the fence.
The story of bending the chimney and moving the firewood warns us to take precautions before disaster strikes.
noun
curved place; bend
Refers to a section of a linear object that is bent.
There are several bends in this river, and the water flow has slowed down.
Traffic accidents often happen at this bend in the road.
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We found a quiet beach at the bend of the river.
The bends of the railway tracks need regular inspection.
There is beautiful scenery at every bend of this mountain road.
adjective
unfair; unjust; irrational
Used to describe unfair treatment or unjust arguments.
We must distinguish right from wrong and not favor either side.
He received unfair treatment and felt very wronged.
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This kind of unreasonable accusation is completely reversing black and white and confusing right and wrong.
Judges need to judge right from wrong based on facts and make fair judgments.
Everyone could see his true intentions, and no one was willing to believe his excuses.
noun
surname Qu
A common Chinese family name.
Mr. Qu is a new colleague in our company.
Teacher Qu teaches us Chinese, and her classes are very lively and interesting.
noun
distiller's yeast; koji
formalA traditional fermentation starter used in Chinese winemaking and sauce production, usually made from wheat, bran, and soybeans.
This kind of distiller's yeast can make white liquor with a mellow taste.
Making bean paste requires adding an appropriate amount of distiller's yeast to speed up fermentation.
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In traditional winemaking techniques, distiller's yeast is an indispensable raw material.
The homemade distiller's yeast from this workshop is deeply loved by local winemakers.
Moldy grains cannot be used to make distiller's yeast.