枉
bent; distort; wrong; in vain
Meanings
5 senses · 11 examplesadjective; verb
bent; crooked; distorted; deviation
Can be used literally to describe shape, or figuratively to describe mistakes or deviations from the truth.
Overcorrecting is a bad way of handling things.
This tree branch has bent a little from the wind.
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His view is somewhat biased and needs correction.
verb
to distort; to pervert
formalUsed to describe altering rules, facts, or justice for improper purposes.
Some officials who pervert the law for profit were finally punished by law.
He deliberately distorted facts to mislead the public.
adjective; noun
wronged; wronged victim
Refers to being treated unfairly or being wrongfully accused or killed.
Many innocent people were wrongfully killed in this case.
He suffered a decade of injustice and finally had his name cleared in his later years.
adverb
in vain; for nothing
Used to describe actions that yield no results or benefit.
What you're doing is just wasting your effort, it won't work at all.
This heavy rain made our picnic plan fall through for nothing.
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Don't waste your breath arguing with him, he's already made up his mind.
noun
surname Wang
A rare Chinese family name.
Mr. Wang is the Chinese teacher at our school.