綯 (táo) - To twist or braid into a rope & to bind

綯Tone 2

táo ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

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綯 · táo

To twist or braid into a rope;

to bind;

a rope or cord made by twisting fibers together.

To twist or braid into a ropeto binda rope or cord made by twisting fibers

Usage highlights

Twist ropeStraw ropeRope makingBind with ropeHemp ropeRope technique

Synonyms

  • 繩— rope, cord
  • 索— large rope, cable
  • 絞— twist, wring

Antonyms

  • 解— untie, loosen
  • 鬆— loose, slack

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He twisted the rope (綯繩).
  • The straw rope was used for binding (草綯).
  • They learned traditional rope-making techniques (綯索技術).

Collocations

  • Twist rope(綯繩)
  • Straw rope(草綯)
  • Rope making(綯索)
  • Bind with rope(綯綁)
  • Hemp rope(麻綯)
  • Rope technique(綯技)

Idioms

  • Twist hemp into rope(綯麻為索)
  • Bind with straw rope(草綯束縛)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents traditional craftsmanship in rope-making, essential in agricultural and maritime societies.
  • The character appears in classical texts describing practical skills and binding methods.

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