絭 (juàn) - Bundle & tassel

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絭 · juàn

Bundle;

tassel;

a cluster of things tied together;

also refers to a loop or ring for hanging things.

Bundletassela cluster of things tied together

Usage highlights

Bundle of herbsGarment tasselSeal loopTied clusterHanging ring

Synonyms

  • 束— bundle; bind
  • 捆— bundle; tie

Antonyms

  • 散— scatter; disperse

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • A bundle of herbs (草絭).
  • Tassel decoration on a garment (衣絭).
  • A loop for hanging a seal (印絭).

Collocations

  • Bundle of herbs(草絭)
  • Garment tassel(衣絭)
  • Seal loop(印絭)
  • Tied cluster(束絭)
  • Hanging ring(挂絭)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically used to describe objects that are bound or clustered together.
  • Appears in classical texts and artifacts, often related to decorative or functional tying.

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