縆 (gēng) - A thick rope & a large cable

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gēng ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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縆 · gēng

A thick rope;

a large cable;

to bind with a thick rope.

A thick ropea large cableto bind with a thick rope.

Usage highlights

thick ropelarge cablerope mechanismto bind with roperope bridge

Synonyms

  • 绳— rope, cord (general term)
  • 索— large rope, cable
  • 缆— cable, hawser

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • They used a thick rope (縆绳) to secure the boat.
  • The bridge was supported by massive cables (縆索).
  • Ancient wells sometimes used rope mechanisms (縆轳).

Collocations

  • thick rope(縆绳)
  • large cable(縆索)
  • rope mechanism(縆轳)
  • to bind with rope(縆束)
  • rope bridge(縆桥)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical texts describing ancient engineering and binding methods.
  • It represents substantial, heavy-duty cordage rather than ordinary string or thread.
  • Seen in historical contexts involving construction, maritime use, or well mechanisms.

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