No. 6,450 in Chinese
揪
"揪" means "to grab," "to pull," or "to clutch."
In a sentence
他揪住了我的衣服。
He grabbed hold of my clothes.
Here, '揪' means 'to grab' or 'to clutch,' implying a physical action of holding tightly.
小孩在玩的时候揪着自己的耳朵。
The child was holding onto their own ear while playing.
In this sentence, '揪' depicts the action of pinching or holding something gently, often with fingers.
提到那次事故，她的心揪着疼。
Speaking of that accident, her heart was wrenched painfully.
Here, '揪' is used metaphorically to describe a sensation of discomfort or emotional pain, as if being physically gripped.
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