拿捏 (ránie): to grasp perfectly; to nail it;…

A classical word (to grip and pinch) that went viral in 2022 via the idiom 被拿捏得死死的 'utterly pinned down,' meaning a fan/character/situation has been totally mastered. Applied to actresses nailing roles, employees getting bosses' number, or a dish that hits the right flavor balance. Named a 2022 Top 10 buzzword by 《咬文嚼字》.

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Internet-slang sense is casual and very positive (impressive control). Traditional sense 'to pressure / play hard to get' is slightly negative; context disambiguates.