縳 (juàn) - To bind, tie up & a bundle

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juàn ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

傑君

縳 · juàn

To bind, tie up;

a bundle;

also used in names meaning 'restrained', 'disciplined'.

To bind, tie upa bundlealso used in names meaning 'restrained', 'disciplined'.

Usage highlights

To bind tightlyBundle of silkBound prisonerTie up with ropeRestrained movement

Synonyms

  • 绑— to tie, bind
  • 缚— to tie up, bind
  • 束— to bind, restrain

Antonyms

  • 解— to untie, release
  • 放— to release, set free
  • 松— to loosen, relax

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The prisoner was bound (被縳).
  • She tied up the package with string (縳起来).
  • This refers to a bundle of silk (一縳丝).

Collocations

  • To bind tightly(紧縳)
  • Bundle of silk(丝縳)
  • Bound prisoner(縳囚)
  • Tie up with rope(绳縳)
  • Restrained movement(束縳)

Idioms

  • Hands tied behind the back(束手就縳)
  • Like a chicken tied up waiting for slaughter(縳鸡之力)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to bundling silk or other materials.
  • Used metaphorically for restraint or discipline in personal conduct.
  • Appears in classical texts describing capture or confinement.

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