(wān) — to bend; bent; (noun) a bend, a turn (in a road, path, etc.)

Definition

弯 is both a verb ('to bend') and an adjective ('bent, curved'). As a noun for a road's turn, it pairs with measure word 道. 弯曲 is the more common everyday adjective form.

adjective
to bendbent
noun
a benda turn (in a road, path, etc.)
Measure word ·

Examples

  • Qǐng bǎ zhè zhāng zhǐ wān yí xià.
    Please bend this piece of paper.
  • Zhè bǎ chǐ zi wān le, bù néng yòng le.
    This ruler is bent and can't be used.
  • Zhè tiáo lù qián miàn yǒu yí gè jí wān.
    There is a sharp bend ahead on this road.

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