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缒 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
缒zhuìto climb a rope; to hang, to rappelv, 12 strokes, radical 纟
缒zhuìto let down with a ropeunknown, 12 strokes, radical 纟
zhuì(zhui4) T4
  1. 1to climb a rope; to hang, to rappel
  2. 2to let down with a rope
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March 24, 2026

缒(縋)zhuì(zhui4)

The character 缒 (zhuì) refers to the action of climbing down a rope or hanging from something. It is commonly used in contexts related to climbing, rescue operations, or sports like rock climbing, where rappelling is involved. The nuance emphasizes a controlled descent, often using gear or equipment.

Strokes12Radical纟
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, rock climbing and outdoor sports are gaining popularity, especially in regions with mountainous terrain like Sichuan and Yunnan. The practice of rappelling is often associated with adventure tourism and survival training.

Memory Tip

Imagine a mountain climber (the radical '绞' suggests ropes or string) carefully 'zhuì'-ing down a cliff, letting themselves down gently using a rope. Think of the 'z' sound in 'zip line' for a quick, controlled descent.

Meanings of 缒

zhuì(zhui4)
1to climb a rope; to hang, to rappel
2to let down with a rope
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About 缒

缒Simplified
縋Traditional
12Strokes
纟Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 缒

Quick Contrast

攀 (pān, to climb) — choose 缒 (zhuì) when emphasizing a controlled descent rather than an ascent.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 缒 (zhuì) with other characters that involve climbing but imply different actions, such as 登 (dēng, to ascend). This term is more technical and is often used in formal contexts. Remember that the usage of the word may vary between sports terminology and everyday language.

HSK Study Tips

Although 缒 is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists, understanding this word can enrich your grasp of verbs related to physical actions, especially in outdoor or adventurous contexts. Focus on the association with climbing and safety equipment to connect it with other related terms.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 缒 (zhuì) with 降 (jiàng, to descend), which can lead to incorrect usage in climbing contexts. For example, saying '我想要降下这个绳子' (I want to descend this rope) should be corrected to '我想要缒下这个绳子'.

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Etymology of 缒

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)追
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Case file: 缒

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

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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 缒

IDS Structure⿰纟追
缒Full Character
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纟si1
left
追dui1
right
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How to say to climb a rope; to hang, to rappel in Chinese

“to climb a rope; to hang, to rappel” in Chinese is缒zhuì

The character 缒 (zhuì) refers to the action of climbing down a rope or hanging from something. It is commonly used in contexts related to climbing, rescue operations, or sports like rock climbing, where rappelling is involved. The nuance emphasizes a controlled descent, often using gear or equipment.

When to use 缒

Be careful not to confuse 缒 (zhuì) with other characters that involve climbing but imply different actions, such as 登 (dēng, to ascend). This term is more technical and is often used in formal contexts. Remember that the usage of the word may vary between sports terminology and everyday language.

缒 or something close to it

攀 (pān, to climb) — choose 缒 (zhuì) when emphasizing a controlled descent rather than an ascent.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 缒 (zhuì) with 降 (jiàng, to descend), which can lead to incorrect usage in climbing contexts. For example, saying '我想要降下这个绳子' (I want to descend this rope) should be corrected to '我想要缒下这个绳子'.

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缒

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Word Family of 缒

Words Containing This Character1
缒zhuìto let down with a rope縋
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Compound Meaning

What does 缒 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 缒

It is pronounced as 'zhuì', with a falling tone.

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