枴:
1. Same as "拐" (to turn or twist).
2. Verb: To deceive and take away people or property using deceitful tactics.
- Example phrase: "诱拐" (to abduct).
- Context: "In The Scholars, Chapter 41: 'Shen Qiongzhi deceived the salt merchant into making her his concubine, and when he took something and ran away, it was said again.'"
3. Verb: To turn a corner.
- Example phrase: "拐弯抹角" (to beat around the bush).
- Context: "In The Travels of Lao Can, Chapter 3: 'Upon entering the main gate, a turn to the west leads directly to three guest rooms.'"