絯 (gāi) - To bind, restrain & to hinder, obstruct

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gāi ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

絯 · gāi

To bind, restrain;

to hinder, obstruct;

ancient term meaning to equalize or make uniform.

To bind, restrainto hinder, obstructancient term meaning to equalize or make uniform.

Usage highlights

To bind and restrainTo hinder and obstructTo equalize measuresTo restrict and controlBinding ropesObstruction and hindrance

Synonyms

  • 束— to bind, restrain
  • 缚— to tie, bind
  • 碍— to hinder, obstruct

Antonyms

  • 放— to release, let go
  • 松— to loosen, relax
  • 通— to pass through, unobstructed

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ropes were used to bind the cargo securely (絯束货物).
  • Ancient texts mention using measures to equalize distribution (絯量).
  • Regulations were implemented to restrain excessive behavior (絯制).

Collocations

  • To bind and restrain(絯束)
  • To hinder and obstruct(絯碍)
  • To equalize measures(絯量)
  • To restrict and control(絯制)
  • Binding ropes(絯索)
  • Obstruction and hindrance(絯阻)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts with meanings related to binding and equalization.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese, primarily found in historical or literary contexts.
  • The character contains the silk radical 糸, indicating connection to ropes or binding.

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