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绳 (rope) vs 绳索 (rope, often thicker or more specific) — use 绳 for general or thinner ropes, while 绳索 implies a thicker, more robust type.
Be cautious of the tone when pronouncing 绳; it is pronounced with a rising tone (second tone) which can change the meaning if mispronounced. Common collocations include '绳子' (shéngzi) for 'rope' and '控制绳' (kòngzhì shéng) for 'control rope.'
While 绳 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it can relate to HSK Level 3 words like '线' (xiàn, line), helping students expand their vocabulary around items used for tying or connecting.
Learners often confuse 绳 (rope) with 绳子 (string) and use them interchangeably. For instance, saying '我有一绳' instead of '我有一根绳子' is incorrect; you should always use the correct measure word '根' with 绳子.
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Etymology of 绳
Phonosemantic compound. 纟 represents the meaning and 黾 represents the sound. Simplified form of 繩.
thread
Origin
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Decomposition of 绳
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How to say rope in Chinese
“rope” in Chinese is绳
The character 绳 (shéng) refers to a rope or string, commonly used in contexts involving binding or controlling something. It can also imply the concept of control or restriction in a broader sense, utilized in both physical and metaphorical contexts.
When to use 绳
Be cautious of the tone when pronouncing 绳; it is pronounced with a rising tone (second tone) which can change the meaning if mispronounced. Common collocations include '绳子' (shéngzi) for 'rope' and '控制绳' (kòngzhì shéng) for 'control rope.'
绳 or something close to it
绳 (rope) vs 绳索 (rope, often thicker or more specific) — use 绳 for general or thinner ropes, while 绳索 implies a thicker, more robust type.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 绳 (rope) with 绳子 (string) and use them interchangeably. For instance, saying '我有一绳' instead of '我有一根绳子' is incorrect; you should always use the correct measure word '根' with 绳子.
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Grammar Patterns of 绳
绳 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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他用____子把那个圈围了起来。
He used a rope to mark off the circle.
Common Confusions with 绳
Similar pronunciation but different meaning and radical.
Similar shape but different meaning and pronunciation.
Which one
Which one means “rope”?
Usage Notes for 绳
Learners often confuse 绳 with similar characters due to their visual resemblance.
绳和胜容易混淆。
Rope (绳) and victory (胜) are easily confused.
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____和胜容易混淆。
Rope (绳) and victory (胜) are easily confused.
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Word Family of 绳
Words with 绳
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Frequently Asked Questions about 绳
You can say '我需要一根绳来绑这个箱子' (Wǒ xūyào yī gēn shéng lái bǎng zhège xiāngzi), meaning 'I need a rope to tie this box.'
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