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縭 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
縭líbridal veil; to tie, to bindx, 16 strokes, radical 糹
lí(li2) T2
  1. 1bridal veil; to tie, to bind
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March 24, 2026

縭lí(li2)

The character 縭 (lí) primarily means 'bridal veil' and also conveys the concept of 'to tie' or 'to bind'. It is commonly used in contexts related to weddings or ceremonial attire, reflecting its cultural significance in binding relationships. Additionally, it can imply the act of tying objects together, showcasing its versatility in practical usage.

Strokes16Radical糹
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the bridal veil symbolizes purity and the binding of two families together during a wedding ceremony. The importance of the veil highlights traditional values surrounding marriage and familial ties.

Memory Tip

Imagine a bride walking down the aisle with a beautiful veil (縭) flowing behind her. The veil represents the binding (to tie) of two lives together in marriage. The character's radical 糸 (silk) hints at the fabric of the veil, while the pronunciation 'lí' can be remembered by thinking of 'lee' as a common name for brides in stories.

Meanings of 縭

lí(li2)
1bridal veil; to tie, to bind
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About 縭

縭Simplified
16Strokes
糹Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 縭 with similar characters related to 'tie', such as 绑 (bǎng). It's important to use 縭 specifically in contexts relating to veils or binding in a ceremonial sense. Be mindful of tone; 'lí' is a second tone, and mispronouncing it could change the meaning.

HSK Study Tips

Although 縭 is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists, understanding it can enhance your grasp of characters related to weddings and binding. Focus on the radicals and similar characters to build a stronger foundational vocabulary around themes of relationships and textiles.

Common Mistakes

Learners may mistakenly use 縭 to refer to any type of veil or fabric without the bridal context. For example, saying '我喜欢这个縭' (I like this veil) might confuse listeners unless it’s clearly specified as a bridal veil. Always clarify the context to avoid ambiguity.

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Pronunciation of 縭

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Etymology of 縭

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

silk

Semantic (meaning)糹
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Phonetic (sound)离
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Case file: 縭

  1. 1The meaning half糹 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half离 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaysilk
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 縭?

Decomposition of 縭

IDS Structure⿰糹离
縭Full Character
=
糹si1
left
离chi1
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 縭?

How to say bridal veil; to tie, to bind in Chinese

“bridal veil; to tie, to bind” in Chinese is縭lí

The character 縭 (lí) primarily means 'bridal veil' and also conveys the concept of 'to tie' or 'to bind'. It is commonly used in contexts related to weddings or ceremonial attire, reflecting its cultural significance in binding relationships. Additionally, it can imply the act of tying objects together, showcasing its versatility in practical usage.

When to use 縭

Learners often confuse 縭 with similar characters related to 'tie', such as 绑 (bǎng). It's important to use 縭 specifically in contexts relating to veils or binding in a ceremonial sense. Be mindful of tone; 'lí' is a second tone, and mispronouncing it could change the meaning.

What learners get wrong

Learners may mistakenly use 縭 to refer to any type of veil or fabric without the bridal context. For example, saying '我喜欢这个縭' (I like this veil) might confuse listeners unless it’s clearly specified as a bridal veil. Always clarify the context to avoid ambiguity.

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縭

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Word Family of 縭

Words Containing This Character2
缡líbridal veil or kerchief縭
结缡to marry結縭
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 縭

You can use 縭 in a sentence like: '她的婚纱上有一层美丽的縭' (Her wedding dress has a beautiful veil).

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