緪 (gēng) - A thick rope & a large cord
緪 · gēng
A thick rope;
a large cord;
to stretch or pull tight;
to adjust the tension of a stringed instrument.
A thick ropea large cordto stretch or pull tight
Usage highlights
Thick ropeTo tighten stringsShip's cableTaut and straightTo adjust tensionSilk cord
Usage & contexts
Examples
- He tightened the strings of the guqin (緪琴).
- The ship was secured with a thick cable (緪缆).
- Adjust the tension of the silk strings (緪丝).
Collocations
- Thick rope(緪索)
- To tighten strings(緪弦)
- Ship's cable(緪缆)
- Taut and straight(緪直)
- To adjust tension(緪调)
- Silk cord(緪丝)
Idioms
- Taut like a bowstring(如緪之弦)
- Stretched tight and straight(緪直如矢)
Cultural background
FAQ- Primarily used in classical and literary contexts, especially related to music and maritime activities.
- Appears in ancient texts describing the rigging of ships or the tuning of stringed instruments.
- A rare character in modern usage, mostly preserved in specialized or historical references.