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AI Study Notes for 絆
绊 (bàn) vs 拖 (tuō) — use 絆 when emphasizing restraint or stumbling, while 拖 focuses on dragging or pulling something along.
Be cautious with the tone, as 'bàn' has a falling tone that can be confused with similar-sounding words. It is often used in informal contexts, particularly in conversation about personal experiences or storytelling. Common collocations include '絆倒' (to trip over) and '絆腿' (to catch someone's leg).
While 絆 is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects with other words related to obstacles and challenges, such as 障碍 (obstacle) and 跌倒 (to fall). Focus on recognizing how this character can be used in sentences to express various forms of hindrances.
Learners often confuse 絆 with similar-sounding words and mispronounce it, saying 'ban' instead of 'bàn'. Another common mistake is misunderstanding its usage in context, such as using it in a formal setting where it might not be appropriate.
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Etymology of 絆
Phonosemantic compound. 纟 represents the meaning and 半 represents the sound. Simplified form of 絆.
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Phonosemantic compound. 纟 represents the meaning and 半 represents the sound. Simplified form of 絆.
- 1The meaning half糹 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half半 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaythread
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say a loop of thread; shackles, fetters; to stumble, to trip in Chinese
“a loop of thread; shackles, fetters; to stumble, to trip” in Chinese is絆
The character 絆 (bàn) primarily means a loop of thread or a form of restraint, such as shackles or fetters. It is also used in a figurative sense to describe stumbling or tripping, highlighting the idea of being impeded or hindered in some way. This word can be used in both literal and metaphorical contexts, often related to physical or emotional obstacles.
When to use 絆
Be cautious with the tone, as 'bàn' has a falling tone that can be confused with similar-sounding words. It is often used in informal contexts, particularly in conversation about personal experiences or storytelling. Common collocations include '絆倒' (to trip over) and '絆腿' (to catch someone's leg).
絆 or something close to it
绊 (bàn) vs 拖 (tuō) — use 絆 when emphasizing restraint or stumbling, while 拖 focuses on dragging or pulling something along.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 絆 with similar-sounding words and mispronounce it, saying 'ban' instead of 'bàn'. Another common mistake is misunderstanding its usage in context, such as using it in a formal setting where it might not be appropriate.
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Word Family of 絆
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Frequently Asked Questions about 絆
Common phrases include '絆倒' (to trip over) and '絆腿' (to catch someone's leg).
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