紏 (tǒu) - To twist & to entangle

紏Tone 3

tǒu ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

婷婉

紏 · tǒu

To twist;

to entangle;

to correct;

to adjust;

to gather;

to collect.

To twistto entangleto correct

Usage highlights

Twist togetherCorrect mistakesGather peopleEntangled disputeAdjust and rectifyTwisted thread

Synonyms

  • 糾— to investigate; to correct; to entangle
  • 扭— to twist; to turn
  • 纏— to entangle; to wind

Antonyms

  • 解— to untie; to loosen
  • 散— to scatter; to disperse

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • To twist threads together(紏合 threads)
  • Correcting mistakes(紏正 errors)
  • Gathering people(紏集 people)
  • Entangled relationships(紏葛 relationships)

Collocations

  • Twist together(紏合)
  • Correct mistakes(紏正)
  • Gather people(紏集)
  • Entangled dispute(紏葛)
  • Adjust and rectify(紏調整)
  • Twisted thread(紏線)

Idioms

  • Entangled and difficult to unravel(紏葛難解)
  • Twisted threads cannot be straightened(紏結不直)
  • Gather the crowd for discussion(紏眾商議)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally depicted twisting silk threads, representing the concept of entanglement and connection
  • Used in classical texts to describe gathering people or correcting errors
  • The character appears in some historical documents but is relatively rare in modern usage

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