絆Tone 4

bàn ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

絆 · bàn

To trip;

to stumble;

to hinder;

to obstruct;

to fetter;

to tie up.

To tripto stumbleto hinder

Usage highlights

To trip and fallTo hinder progressObstacle or stumbling blockTo fetter the feetTo trip someone upTo be entangled

Synonyms

碍— to hinder; to obstruct
阻— to block; to impede
羁— to restrain; to fetter

Antonyms

助— to help; to assist
促— to promote; to facilitate
放— to release; to let go

Usage & contexts

Examples

He tripped over a stone (被石头绊倒).
This matter is holding me back (这件事绊住了我).
Don't let small things hinder your progress (别让小事绊住前进的脚步).
The rope is used to tie up the horse (绳子用来绊马).

Collocations

To trip and fall(绊倒)
To hinder progress(绊住)
Obstacle or stumbling block(绊脚石)
To fetter the feet(绊脚)
To trip someone up(使绊子)
To be entangled(羁绊)

Idioms

A stumbling block in one's path(绊脚石)
Long-standing emotional bonds(宿命的羁绊)
To trip over ropes and stumble on stones(绊绊磕磕)

Cultural background

In traditional Chinese culture, '绊脚石' metaphorically refers to obstacles hindering progress or development.
The character embodies the concept of restraint, both physical and metaphorical.
In martial arts or competitive contexts, '使绊子' refers to tripping an opponent as a tactical move.

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