(huǎn) - To bind, to tie up & to restrain or confine

Tone 3

huǎn | 19 strokes | radical:

· huǎn

To bind, to tie up;

to restrain or confine;

to gather together;

to accumulate.

To bind, to tie upto restrain or confineto gather together

Usage highlights

To bind and tieTo restrain emotionsTo gather togetherTo accumulate suppliesTo confine movementTo collect resources

Synonyms

  • to bind, to tie
  • to tie up, to bind
  • to bundle, to tie
  • to accumulate, to gather

Antonyms

  • to release, to set free
  • to untie, to loosen
  • to scatter, to disperse

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ropes were used to bind the bundles (攌束).
  • He tried to restrain his emotions (攌情).
  • They gathered supplies for the journey (攌集物资).
  • The crowd accumulated in the square (人群攌聚).

Collocations

  • To bind and tie(攌束)
  • To restrain emotions(攌情)
  • To gather together(攌聚)
  • To accumulate supplies(攌积)
  • To confine movement(攌限)
  • To collect resources(攌集)

Idioms

  • Bound hands and feet(攌手攌脚)
  • Accumulated over time(日攌月积)
  • Restrained and confined(攌限束缚)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese texts with meanings related to binding and accumulation.
  • It is considered a rare character in modern usage, primarily found in literary or specialized contexts.
  • The character's structure suggests actions involving hands and enclosure, reflecting its meanings of restraint and gathering.

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