扭头 (niǔ tóu) — to turn one's head
Definition
扭头 means turning one's head sharply or deliberately, often to look back or away (e.g., in annoyance). Unlike 回头, it emphasizes a quick, willful head motion rather than looking back over time.
verb
to turn one's head
Examples
- 扭头。Tā niǔ tóu kàn le yì yǎn chuāng wài.He turned his head to glance out the window.
- ，。Tā shēng qì dì niǔ guò tóu qù, yí jù huà yě bù shuō.She angrily turned her head away and didn't say a word.
- 扭头，？Nǐ niǔ tóu, wǒ néng kàn jiàn nǐ de liǎn ma?Turn your head — can I see your face?
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