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Be cautious not to confuse '铐' with similar-sounding words that have different meanings, such as '靠' (kào), which means 'to lean' or 'to depend on'. This term is generally used in formal contexts, particularly in legal or law enforcement discussions.
Though '铐' is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it is relevant for learners interested in legal terminology or discussions about crime. Students at this level should focus on contextual understanding and related vocabulary like '拘留' (jūliú - detention) or '逮捕' (dàibǔ - arrest).
Learners often confuse '铐' with '靠' (kào), leading to incorrect usage in sentences about support or dependency. For example, saying '我需要铐你' (I need to shackles you) instead of '我需要靠你' (I need to depend on you) illustrates this common error.
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Etymology of 铐
Phonosemantic compound. 钅 represents the meaning and 考 represents the sound. Simplified form of 銬.
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Origin
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Decomposition of 铐
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How to say shackles, manacles in Chinese
“shackles, manacles” in Chinese is铐
The character '铐' (kào) refers to shackles or manacles, typically used to restrain a person's hands or feet. It is often associated with imprisonment or law enforcement contexts, indicating physical restraint or confinement. The term can also carry connotations of oppression or lack of freedom.
When to use 铐
Be cautious not to confuse '铐' with similar-sounding words that have different meanings, such as '靠' (kào), which means 'to lean' or 'to depend on'. This term is generally used in formal contexts, particularly in legal or law enforcement discussions.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse '铐' with '靠' (kào), leading to incorrect usage in sentences about support or dependency. For example, saying '我需要铐你' (I need to shackles you) instead of '我需要靠你' (I need to depend on you) illustrates this common error.
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Grammar patterns of 铐
铐 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 3 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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当斯考比在桌前往身后一靠,开始拨电话号码的时候,挂在墙上的锈迹斑驳的手____发出叮零零的响声.
The rusty handcuffs jangled on the wall as Scobie leant back from his desk and dialled.
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Word Family of 铐
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'铐' specifically refers to shackles or manacles, while '绑' (bǎng) means to bind or tie something together, which can apply to various contexts.
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