崴
uneven mountain road; sprain; place name
Meanings
3 senses · 9 examplesadjective
(of mountain paths) uneven; rugged; rough
Describes the rough, bumpy condition of mountain trails.
This section of mountain road is very rugged, so you must be extra careful when walking.
The car jolted violently on the bumpy road.
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The road ahead is rugged and towering, not suitable for passage.
noun
bay; cove; bend (in a river or mountain); used in place names
dialectPrimarily used in Northeastern Chinese dialects, especially in place names near the Russian border.
Haishenwai (Vladivostok) is an important port in the Russian Far East.
That bend ahead is called Liushu Wai (Willow Cove).
verb
to sprain; to twist (one's ankle or wrist)
Colloquial usage, very common in daily conversation.
He wasn't careful while walking and sprained his foot.
I twisted my ankle yesterday, so I can't run now.
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Watch the steps, don't sprain your ankle.
She sprained her ankle wearing high heels.