摎 (jiū) - to strangle & to bind

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jiū ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

傑君

摎 · jiū

to strangle;

to bind;

to entangle;

to twist;

also an ancient surname.

to strangleto bindto entangle

Usage highlights

to strangleto entangleto bind togetherto twist aroundancient surname

Synonyms

  • 绞— to strangle, wring
  • 缠— to entangle, wind around
  • 绕— to wind, coil around

Antonyms

  • 解— to untie, loosen
  • 松— to loosen, relax

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The vines twisted around the tree (藤蔓摎绕).
  • He was strangled with a rope (被绳子摎死).
  • The threads became entangled (线摎在一起).

Collocations

  • to strangle(摎杀)
  • to entangle(摎绕)
  • to bind together(摎结)
  • to twist around(摎缠)
  • ancient surname(摎氏)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears as an ancient surname in historical texts.
  • The character's meaning of binding or entangling relates to physical constraint.

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