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绾 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
绾wǎnto string together, to bind upv, 11 strokes, radical 纟
绾wǎnbind upunknown, 11 strokes, radical 纟
绾wǎnstring togetherunknown, 11 strokes, radical 纟
wǎn(wan3) T3
  1. 1to string together, to bind up
  2. 2bind up
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March 24, 2026

绾(綰)wǎn(wan3)

The character 绾 (wǎn) means to string together or bind up. It is often used in contexts involving tying or connecting things, whether physically like in crafts or metaphorically in relationships. Its usage can convey a sense of unity or bringing together various elements.

Strokes11Radical纟
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese arts and crafts, such as knot-tying (中国结), the concept of binding things together symbolizes unity and harmony, which is significant in Chinese culture.

Memory Tip

Imagine a strong thread (the radical 绞) winding around a group of colorful beads, creating a beautiful necklace. The sound 'wǎn' can remind you of 'want'—you want to bind these beads together to make something special.

Meanings of 绾

wǎn(wan3)
1to string together, to bind up
2bind up
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About 绾

绾Simplified
綰Traditional
11Strokes
纟Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 绾

Quick Contrast

绑 (bǎng) - use 绾 (wǎn) when emphasizing the act of tying in a more intricate or decorative manner, while 绑 (bǎng) focuses on securing or fastening something.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 绾 with similar characters that also involve binding or connecting, such as 绑 (bǎng), which specifically means to tie or bind. It is generally used in informal contexts, so avoid using it in very formal writing. Common collocations include 绾线 (wǎnxiàn - to string a line) or 绾发 (wǎnfà - to tie hair).

HSK Study Tips

Although 绾 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it is helpful to know for learners at HSK 4 or higher since it relates to common themes of connection and binding found in other characters. Focus on its grammatical usage and how it can combine with other words in phrases.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 绾 with 绑 (bǎng), leading to incorrect usage in contexts where tying is implied. For example, saying '我用绾线绑东西' (I use 绾 to tie things) should be corrected to '我用绳子绑东西' (I use a rope to tie things).

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Etymology of 绾

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

thread

Semantic (meaning)纟
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Phonetic (sound)官
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Case file: 绾

  1. 1The meaning half纟 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half官 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaythread
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Exercise 1 of 1

Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 绾?

Decomposition of 绾

IDS Structure⿰纟官
绾Full Character
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纟si1
left
官Guan1
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 绾?

How to say to string together, to bind up in Chinese

“to string together, to bind up” in Chinese is绾wǎn

The character 绾 (wǎn) means to string together or bind up. It is often used in contexts involving tying or connecting things, whether physically like in crafts or metaphorically in relationships. Its usage can convey a sense of unity or bringing together various elements.

When to use 绾

Be careful not to confuse 绾 with similar characters that also involve binding or connecting, such as 绑 (bǎng), which specifically means to tie or bind. It is generally used in informal contexts, so avoid using it in very formal writing. Common collocations include 绾线 (wǎnxiàn - to string a line) or 绾发 (wǎnfà - to tie hair).

绾 or something close to it

绑 (bǎng) - use 绾 (wǎn) when emphasizing the act of tying in a more intricate or decorative manner, while 绑 (bǎng) focuses on securing or fastening something.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 绾 with 绑 (bǎng), leading to incorrect usage in contexts where tying is implied. For example, saying '我用绾线绑东西' (I use 绾 to tie things) should be corrected to '我用绳子绑东西' (I use a rope to tie things).

Write 绾

绾

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Word Family of 绾

Words Containing This Character1
绾wǎnbind up綰
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 绾

It is pronounced as 'wǎn' with a falling-rising tone.

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