繬 (sè) - To tie & to bind

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sè ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

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繬 · sè

To tie;

to bind;

to restrain;

an ancient term for a type of restraint or binding.

To tieto bindto restrain

Usage highlights

To bindRestraintTie upConfinementFetter

Synonyms

  • 缚— to tie; to bind
  • 绑— to tie; to bind
  • 束— to bind; to restrain

Antonyms

  • 解— to untie; to release
  • 放— to release; to set free

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ropes were used to bind the prisoner (繬缚).
  • Ancient texts mention a type of restraint called a '繬' (繬).
  • The character appears in classical literature describing confinement (繬禁).

Collocations

  • To bind(繬缚)
  • Restraint(繬禁)
  • Tie up(繬扎)
  • Confinement(繬闭)
  • Fetter(繬镣)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts, often related to restraint or binding.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese, primarily of historical interest.

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