拴 (shuān) - to tie & to fasten

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shuān ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 扌

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拴 · shuān

to tie;

to fasten;

to tether;

to secure with a rope or chain

to tieto fastento tether

Usage highlights

tie uptie a horsetie a dogtie a boattie securelytie with rope

Synonyms

  • 绑— to tie, bind
  • 系— to fasten, tie
  • 缚— to bind, tie up

Antonyms

  • 解— to untie, release
  • 放— to release, let go
  • 松— to loosen, relax

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Tie the horse to the post (拴马).
  • Fasten the boat to the dock (拴船).
  • Secure the dog with a leash (拴狗).
  • The cow is tethered to a tree (拴牛).

Collocations

  • tie up(拴住)
  • tie a horse(拴马)
  • tie a dog(拴狗)
  • tie a boat(拴船)
  • tie securely(拴牢)
  • tie with rope(用绳子拴)

Idioms

  • Tie up the sun and moon(拴日拴月)
  • One rope ties all(一拴定乾坤)
  • Tie the heart and soul(拴心拴魂)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally used for securing livestock and boats in agricultural and fishing communities
  • Common in practical contexts involving restraint and security
  • Metaphorically used to describe emotional attachment or commitment

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