弯
bent; bend; curve; draw a bow
Meanings
4 senses · 20 examplesadjective
bent; curved; arched
Describes something that is not straight or flat.
This is a winding, twisting path.
The tree branches were bent over by the weight of the snow.
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He drew a crescent moon.
This sofa has a curved armrest.
A winding river cuts through the village.
verb
to bend; to curve; to arch
Used when someone intentionally makes something bend.
He bent down to pick up the pen on the ground.
Please bend over to get through this low doorway.
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He bent his arm to show off his muscles.
Don't bend your knees, keep standing straight.
She was bent over weeding in the garden.
noun
bend; curve; corner
Often used in the diminutive form 弯儿, refers to a curved section or turn.
He always speaks in a roundabout way and never gets to the point directly.
This bamboo pole has a bend in it.
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We will turn left at the next bend in the road.
This river has several curves.
Stop beating around the bush, just tell me the result.
verb
to draw (a bow)
literaryA formal, literary term used only when referring to archery.
Ancient warriors reined in their horses and drew their bows, ready to fight the enemy.
He drew his bow and nocked an arrow, aiming at the distant target.
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The general drew his bow and shot down the flying wild goose.
This archer is skilled at shooting through a willow leaf from a hundred paces away.
Ancient books record many scenes of hunting with drawn bows.