Meanings of 縛
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束 (shù) means 'to bind' or 'to bundle' but is more commonly used in the context of gathering or tying things together in a less restrictive manner than 縛 (fù).
Be cautious with the tone; 縛 (fù) is pronounced with a falling tone. It is usually used in more formal contexts, like literature or legal language, rather than everyday conversation. Common collocations include 縛住 (bind tightly) and 縛手縛腳 (bind hand and foot, meaning to be restricted in action).
Although 縛 is not included in the standard HSK levels, it connects to words like 绑 (bǎng), which also means 'to tie.' Focus on understanding its usage in phrases and recognizing it in written contexts, as it may appear in literary texts.
Learners often confuse 縛 (fù) with 绑 (bǎng) and use them interchangeably. For example, saying '我用绳子绑这个' (I use rope to bind this) instead of '我用绳子縛这个' can lead to misunderstanding the nuance of binding in different contexts.
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Etymology of 縛
Phonosemantic compound. 纟 represents the meaning and 尃 represents the sound. Simplified form of 縛.
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Case file: 縛
Phonosemantic compound. 纟 represents the meaning and 尃 represents the sound. Simplified form of 縛.
- 1The meaning half糹 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half尃 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaythread
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say to tie, to bind in Chinese
“to tie, to bind” in Chinese is縛
The character 縛 (fù) means 'to tie' or 'to bind.' It is often used in contexts involving physically binding objects or even metaphorically binding commitments or obligations. This character conveys a sense of restriction or limitation.
When to use 縛
Be cautious with the tone; 縛 (fù) is pronounced with a falling tone. It is usually used in more formal contexts, like literature or legal language, rather than everyday conversation. Common collocations include 縛住 (bind tightly) and 縛手縛腳 (bind hand and foot, meaning to be restricted in action).
縛 or something close to it
束 (shù) means 'to bind' or 'to bundle' but is more commonly used in the context of gathering or tying things together in a less restrictive manner than 縛 (fù).
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 縛 (fù) with 绑 (bǎng) and use them interchangeably. For example, saying '我用绳子绑这个' (I use rope to bind this) instead of '我用绳子縛这个' can lead to misunderstanding the nuance of binding in different contexts.
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Word Family of 縛
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Frequently Asked Questions about 縛
Not necessarily; it can also be used metaphorically to describe emotional or social constraints.
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