Meanings of 拴
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AI Study Notes for 拴
拴 (shuān) vs 绑 (bǎng) — use 拴 when emphasizing fastening in place, while 绑 focuses more on tying something together.
Learners often confuse 拴 with similar characters like 系 (xì), which also means 'to tie,' but is more about connections or relationships. 拴 is more physical and practical, so use it in contexts involving actual binding. Watch out for tone; the correct pronunciation is crucial.
Although 拴 is not part of the HSK curriculum, it represents a useful action verb that connects to other verbs in the HSK vocabulary related to actions (e.g., 绑 (bǎng) - to tie). Focus on understanding its usage in practical scenarios.
Learners may mistakenly use 拴 in contexts where 系 (xì) is more appropriate, such as saying 拴关系 (shuān guānxì) instead of 系关系 (xì guānxì) for 'to tie a relationship.' Remember that 拴 is more about physical tying.
Pronunciation of 拴
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Etymology of 拴
Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 全 represents the sound.
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Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 全 represents the sound.
- 1The meaning half扌 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half全 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawayhand
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say to fasten, to bind in Chinese
“to fasten, to bind” in Chinese is拴
The character 拴 (shuān) means 'to fasten or bind something,' typically in the context of tying objects together or securing them in place. It is often used when discussing ropes, strings, or fastening items like animals to a post.
When to use 拴
Learners often confuse 拴 with similar characters like 系 (xì), which also means 'to tie,' but is more about connections or relationships. 拴 is more physical and practical, so use it in contexts involving actual binding. Watch out for tone; the correct pronunciation is crucial.
拴 or something close to it
拴 (shuān) vs 绑 (bǎng) — use 拴 when emphasizing fastening in place, while 绑 focuses more on tying something together.
What learners get wrong
Learners may mistakenly use 拴 in contexts where 系 (xì) is more appropriate, such as saying 拴关系 (shuān guānxì) instead of 系关系 (xì guānxì) for 'to tie a relationship.' Remember that 拴 is more about physical tying.
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Grammar Patterns of 拴
拴 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 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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他砰地一声关上门,把插销____好.
He slammed the door and drove the bolt home.
Example Sentences for 拴 (10)
Word Family of 拴
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Frequently Asked Questions about 拴
Common phrases might include 拴绳 (shuān shéng) meaning 'to tie a rope' or 拴住 (shuān zhù) meaning 'to secure'.
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