縪 (bì) - To bind, tie, or fasten tightly & a knot or fastener

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縪 · bì

To bind, tie, or fasten tightly;

a knot or fastener;

also refers to a decorative knot on ancient ceremonial garments.

To bind, tie, or fasten tightlya knot or fasteneralso refers to a decorative knot on ancient

Usage highlights

To bind tightlyDecorative knotSilk fastenerJade fastenerCeremonial bindingKnot on a garment

Synonyms

  • 绑— to tie, bind
  • 结— knot
  • 系— to fasten

Antonyms

  • 解— to untie, loosen
  • 松— loose, relaxed

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ceremonial robe had an intricate knot (縪).
  • He used a cord to bind the package tightly (縪紧).
  • The ancient text describes the ritual of tying the jade pendant with a silk fastener (縪).

Collocations

  • To bind tightly(縪紧)
  • Decorative knot(縪结)
  • Silk fastener(丝縪)
  • Jade fastener(玉縪)
  • Ceremonial binding(礼縪)
  • Knot on a garment(衣縪)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing ritual garments and ceremonial objects.
  • Associated with ancient Chinese decorative arts, particularly the intricate knots used on formal attire.
  • Reflects the importance of precise fastening and binding in traditional ceremonial contexts.

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