HSK 7, zg, 9 strokes, radical 纟, rank #2015, Very Hard
绑
bǎng
bind or fasten together
HSK 7, zg, 9 strokes, radical 纟, rank #2015, Very Hard
绑
bǎng
to kidnap
HSK 7, zg, 9 strokes, radical 纟, rank #2015, Very Hard
绑
bǎng
to tie, to fasten, to bind
HSK 7, zg, 9 strokes, radical 纟, rank #2015, Very Hard
bǎng(bang3) T3
1to tie
2bind or fasten together
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March 24, 2026
绑(綁)bǎng(bang3)
The character 绑 (bǎng) means 'to tie' or 'to bind together.' It is commonly used in contexts such as securing objects, tying knots, or even in a more negative sense, indicating kidnapping. The nuances can range from everyday activities like tying shoelaces to more serious implications like binding someone against their will.
Strokes9Radical纟Frequency#2015DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of binding is often associated with traditional crafts, such as knot tying in decorative arts. These knots symbolize connection and harmony in relationships, reflecting a cultural emphasis on unity.
Memory Tip
Imagine a strong rope tightly binding a bundle of sticks together. The character 绑 resembles a person tying something up, with the radical '绳' (rope) hinting at its meaning of binding. Picture the sound 'bǎng' as a sharp 'bang!' when the knot is pulled tight, reinforcing the action of tying.
Meanings of 绑
bǎng(bang3)
1to tie
2bind or fasten together
Exercise 1 of 2
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About 绑
绑Simplified
綁Traditional
9Strokes
纟Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#2015Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2
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AI Study Notes for 绑
Quick Contrast
绑 (bǎng) vs 系 (jì) — use 绑 for binding or tying in a physical sense, while 系 is more often used for fastening or attaching, especially in a figurative context.
Usage Notes
Common mistakes include confusing 绑 with similar verbs like 拴 (shuān, to tie loosely) or 缠 (chán, to wrap). This character is generally neutral in tone, so it can be used in both formal and informal settings. Be careful with the pronunciation, as misplacing the tone can change the meaning significantly.
HSK Study Tips
While 绑 is not included in the HSK levels, it can be related to other verbs involving physical actions or states, which are prevalent in beginner to intermediate levels. Students should focus on practicing its applications in sentences to understand the context better.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 绑 with the similar-sounding 旁 (páng, meaning 'beside'), leading to sentences that don't make sense. For example, saying '我绑我的书在桌子上' (I bind my book at the table) instead of '我把我的书放在桌子上' (I put my book on the table) is incorrect.
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Pronunciation of 绑
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Phonosemantic compound. 纟 represents the meaning and 邦 represents the sound. Simplified form of 綁.
1The meaning half纟 carries the sense.
2The sound half邦 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawaythread
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Exercise 1 of 1
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 绑?
Decomposition of 绑
IDS Structure⿰纟邦
绑Full Character
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纟si1
left
邦bang1
right
Exercise 1 of 2
Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 绑?
How to say to tie in Chinese
“to tie” in Chinese is绑bǎng
The character 绑 (bǎng) means 'to tie' or 'to bind together.' It is commonly used in contexts such as securing objects, tying knots, or even in a more negative sense, indicating kidnapping. The nuances can range from everyday activities like tying shoelaces to more serious implications like binding someone against their will.
When to use 绑
Common mistakes include confusing 绑 with similar verbs like 拴 (shuān, to tie loosely) or 缠 (chán, to wrap). This character is generally neutral in tone, so it can be used in both formal and informal settings. Be careful with the pronunciation, as misplacing the tone can change the meaning significantly.
绑 or something close to it
绑 (bǎng) vs 系 (jì) — use 绑 for binding or tying in a physical sense, while 系 is more often used for fastening or attaching, especially in a figurative context.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 绑 with the similar-sounding 旁 (páng, meaning 'beside'), leading to sentences that don't make sense. For example, saying '我绑我的书在桌子上' (I bind my book at the table) instead of '我把我的书放在桌子上' (I put my book on the table) is incorrect.
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绑
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Grammar Patterns of 绑
绑 carries 4 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
他刚到罗马就遭到了____架。
No sooner had he arrived in Rome than he was kidnapped.
Example Sentences for 绑 (10)
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1
他刚到罗马就遭到了绑架。
tā gāng dào luó mǎ jiù zāo dào le bǎng jià。
No sooner had he arrived in Rome than he was kidnapped.
2
他被指控绑架一名25岁的女子。
tā bèi zhǐ kòng bǎng jià yī míng25 25 suì de nǚ。
He was charged with the kidnap of a 25 year-old woman.
