繓 (zuǒ) - To tie, to fasten & a knot

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繓 · zuǒ

To tie, to fasten;

a knot;

a tassel or fringe;

a unit of measurement for silk thread.

To tie, to fastena knota tassel or fringe

Usage highlights

To tie a knotDecorative fringeSilk knotFasten securelyThread knotBundle knot

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She tied a knot (打繓) in the thread.
  • The curtain had a decorative fringe (繓边).
  • This silk measures ten knots (十繓).
  • He fastened the bundle securely (繓牢).

Collocations

  • To tie a knot(打繓)
  • Decorative fringe(繓边)
  • Silk knot(丝繓)
  • Fasten securely(繓牢)
  • Thread knot(线繓)
  • Bundle knot(捆繓)

Cultural background

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  • Primarily associated with traditional textile and silk craftsmanship.
  • Used historically as a measurement unit in silk production.
  • Appears in specialized contexts related to tying and fastening techniques.

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