nip6捏

Jyutpingnip6

Yalenihp

動詞Common

Definition

To pinch with the fingers; also to knead or mould soft material into shape.

to pinch with the thumb and index finger
to knead, mould, or shape soft material with the fingers

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How it's used

While 捏 is used for pinching or shaping soft materials, locals often prefer 搣 when referring to pinching skin or pulling something off with force. Use 捏 specifically for delicate actions like shaping dough or holding a small, soft object between the thumb and index finger.

Examples

keoi5佢jung6用sau2手zi2指nip6捏zyu6住faai3塊min6面，hou2好dak1得ji3意。

She pinched his cheek with her fingers, so cute.

nei5你si5試haa5下nip6捏le1呢gau6嚿nai4泥，tai2睇haa6下zing2整m4唔zing2整dou2到go3個joeng2樣。

Try pinching this clay and see if you can shape it.

Related words

Common phrases

nip6捏nai4泥

to mould clay

nip6捏zyu6住

to hold by pinching

Common mistake

Learners often confuse 捏 with 搣. Remember that 搣 usually implies a sharper, more painful pinch or the act of peeling/tearing, whereas 捏 is softer and often involves moulding or holding.