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The Chinese word 玩弄 is composed of the character 玩, which denotes playing or toying, and 弄, which signifies handling or manipulating. Their combination yields a verb meaning to toy with or manipulate, typically conveying a sense of insincerity or frivolous treatment.

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小猫在玩弄毛线球。

Xiǎo māo zài wánnòng máoxiàn qiú.

The kitten is playing with a ball of yarn.

不要玩弄别人的感情。

Bùyào wánnòng biérén de gǎnqíng.

Do not toy with other people's feelings.

他经常玩弄手段来达到目的。

Tā jīngcháng wánnòng shǒuduàn lái dádào mùdì.

He often uses tricks to achieve his goals.

玩弄权力的人最终会失去支持。

Wánnòng quánlì de rén zuìzhōng huì shīqù zhīchí.

People who toy with power will eventually lose support.

那个政客善于玩弄舆论,误导公众。

Nàge zhèngkè shànyú wánnòng yúlùn, wùdǎo gōngzhòng.

That politician is skilled at manipulating public opinion to mislead the public.

Word Definition - 玩弄

wán nòng to play with; to toy with; to dally with; to engage in; to resort to