締 (dì) - To tie & to establish

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dì ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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締 · dì

To tie;

to establish;

to conclude (as in a treaty);

to bind;

to form a close connection.

To tieto establishto conclude (as in a treaty)

Usage highlights

Conclude a treatyEstablish diplomatic relationsForm an allianceCreate a bondEstablish a contractForm a marriage union

Synonyms

  • 结— to tie; to form
  • 订— to conclude; to subscribe
  • 立— to establish

Antonyms

  • 解— to untie; to dissolve
  • 废— to abolish; to annul

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The two countries concluded a treaty (缔结条约).
  • They established a friendly relationship (缔结友好关系).
  • The contract was formally signed (缔结合同).
  • To form an alliance (缔结同盟).

Collocations

  • Conclude a treaty(缔结条约)
  • Establish diplomatic relations(缔交)
  • Form an alliance(缔盟)
  • Create a bond(缔结)
  • Establish a contract(缔结合同)
  • Form a marriage union(缔结婚姻)

Idioms

  • To form a deep friendship(缔结深交)
  • To establish a covenant(缔结盟约)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 締 carries a formal and binding connotation, often used in the context of treaties, alliances, and formal agreements.
  • Its usage reflects the importance of contractual and relational bonds in both historical and modern Chinese society.
  • The silk radical (糹) emphasizes the idea of 'tying' or 'binding' things together.

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