Meanings of 绻
Listen & Choose the Meaning
Choose the correct answer:
About 绻
Podcast: 绻
Podcast: 绻
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI Study Notes for 绻
Imagine a pair of intertwined vines (the character's components suggest 'binding') that are so tightly wrapped around each other that they cannot be separated. The sound 'quǎn' can remind you of 'cupping' these vines together in your hands, symbolizing their closeness.
Be careful not to confuse 绻 with similar-sounding characters like 圈 (quān), which means 'circle.' This character is more formal and often appears in literature or poetry rather than everyday conversation. Common collocations include 绻在一起 (quǎn zài yīqǐ), meaning 'bound together.'
Although 绻 is not listed in HSK levels, it connects to higher-level vocabulary regarding relationships and bonds. Students should focus on recognizing its usage in literary contexts to understand its deeper meanings.
In Chinese culture, the concept of being 'bound together' has a strong emotional resonance, often represented in poetry and traditional stories about love and friendship, highlighting the importance of relationships.
Learners often confuse 绻 with similar characters and use it incorrectly in casual contexts. For instance, saying '我绻你' (wǒ quǎn nǐ) when trying to express 'I love you' is incorrect; instead, use '我爱你' (wǒ ài nǐ).
Pronunciation of 绻
Drill the tone of 绻 with AI-powered exercises, get instant feedback, and earn XP toward mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
Etymology of 绻
thread
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 绻?
Decomposition of 绻
Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 绻?
Write 绻
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 绻 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Grammar Patterns of 绻
绻 carries 2 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
Complete the Sentence
她仍旧渴望拥有婚姻中逝去的那份缱____和肌肤之亲。
She still ached for the lost intimacy and sexual contact of marriage.
Example Sentences for 绻 (1)
Cultural Notes for 绻
In Chinese culture, the concept of being 'bound together' has a strong emotional resonance, often represented in poetry and traditional stories about love and friendship, highlighting the importance of relationships.
Word Family of 绻
Compound Meaning
What does 缱绻 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 绻
You can use 绻 in a sentence like '他们的关系绻在一起' (tāmen de guānxì quǎn zài yīqǐ), meaning 'Their relationship is inseparable.'
Jason Recommends
Not sure what to learn after 绻?
Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.