(jiǎo) - To bind, to tie, to connect & an ancient character for binding or connecting things

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jiǎo | 16 strokes | radical:

· jiǎo

To bind, to tie, to connect;

an ancient character for binding or connecting things together.

To bind, to tie, to connectan ancient character for binding or connecting things

Usage highlights

Binding scrollsTying bundlesConnecting partsSecuring with ropeAncient binding method

Synonyms

  • to tie, to bind
  • to fasten, to connect
  • to knot, to tie

Antonyms

  • to untie, to loosen
  • to loosen, to relax

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text describes how to bind the scrolls (敽卷).
  • They used ropes to tie the bundles (敽束).
  • This character represents the concept of connection (敽连).

Collocations

  • Binding scrolls(敽卷)
  • Tying bundles(敽束)
  • Connecting parts(敽连)
  • Securing with rope(敽绳)
  • Ancient binding method(古敽)

Idioms

  • Bound together as one(敽为一体)
  • Securely tied and connected(敽结相连)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • An ancient character used in classical texts referring to binding methods.
  • Represents traditional techniques for securing scrolls, documents, or bundles.
  • Appears in historical contexts rather than modern usage.

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