拲 (gǒng) - Manacles, handcuffs & to restrain or bind the hands

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Manacles, handcuffs;

to restrain or bind the hands;

also refers to a respectful gesture of clasped hands.

Manacles, handcuffsto restrain or bind the handsalso refers to a respectful gesture of clasped

Usage highlights

ManaclesClasped handsHand restraint punishmentBound handsWooden handcuffsIron handcuffs

Synonyms

  • 桎— fetters for the feet
  • 梏— handcuffs, manacles
  • 械— instrument of restraint

Antonyms

  • 解— to release, untie
  • 放— to set free, release

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The criminal was put in manacles (拲).
  • He made a respectful gesture with clasped hands (拲手).
  • Ancient punishments included hand restraints (拲刑).
  • The prisoner's hands were bound (被拲).

Collocations

  • Manacles(拲)
  • Clasped hands(拲手)
  • Hand restraint punishment(拲刑)
  • Bound hands(被拲)
  • Wooden handcuffs(木拲)
  • Iron handcuffs(铁拲)

Idioms

  • To be bound hand and foot(拲手拲足)
  • Wearing manacles and fetters(拲械在身)
  • Bound and imprisoned(拲系牢狱)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to ancient wooden handcuffs used in judicial punishments.
  • Also used to describe a respectful gesture of clasping hands together, similar to gongshou.
  • Appears in classical legal texts and historical records describing judicial procedures.

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