() - To tie or fasten with a rope or & to bind

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To tie or fasten with a rope or cord;

to bind;

to restrain;

also refers to a type of silk fabric.

To tie or fasten with a rope orto bindto restrain

Usage highlights

Tie with ropeSilk fabricRestrict behaviorBind tightlyCord bindingFabric texture

Synonyms

  • to tie, bind
  • to tie up, bind
  • to fasten, tie

Antonyms

  • to untie, release
  • to release, let go

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He tied the bundle with a rope (用绳子紶住).
  • This silk fabric is very smooth (这种紶料很光滑).
  • The regulations restrict certain behaviors (规定紶束某些行为).

Collocations

  • Tie with rope(用绳紶)
  • Silk fabric(紶绸)
  • Restrict behavior(紶束)
  • Bind tightly(紧紶)
  • Cord binding(紶带)
  • Fabric texture(紶理)

Idioms

  • Bound by rules and regulations(规紶矩矩)
  • Tied hands and feet(手脚被紶)
  • Silk and satin road(紶绸之路)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to tying or binding with ropes or cords in ancient times.
  • Later extended to mean various types of silk fabrics and textiles.
  • In traditional culture, represents both practical binding and elegant fabrics.

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