緄 (gǔn) - To bind, tie, or cord & a cord, ribbon, or band used for binding

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緄 · gǔn

To bind, tie, or cord;

a cord, ribbon, or band used for binding;

to hem or border;

to roll up.

To bind, tie, or corda cord, ribbon, or band used for bindingto hem or border

Usage highlights

To bind with cordCord/ribbonTo roll up sleevesEdging/hemmingGold cordSilk binding

Synonyms

  • 绑— to tie, bind
  • 捆— to bundle, tie up
  • 束— to bind, restrain

Antonyms

  • 解— to untie, loosen
  • 松— to loosen, relax

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She tied the package with a cord (用绳子緄起来).
  • The hem of the dress is bordered with silk (裙边用丝绸緄边).
  • He rolled up his sleeves (他緄起袖子).

Collocations

  • To bind with cord(緄边)
  • Cord/ribbon(緄带)
  • To roll up sleeves(緄袖子)
  • Edging/hemming(緄条)
  • Gold cord(金緄)
  • Silk binding(丝緄)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally used in clothing and textile contexts for decorative edging or functional binding.
  • Appears in historical texts describing ceremonial garments or ornamental trims.

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