纆 (mò) - Thick rope & cable

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纆 · mò

Thick rope;

cable;

halter;

specifically refers to a thick cord or tether used for tying or binding.

Thick ropecablehalter

Usage highlights

Thick ropeHorse halterHemp ropeBinding cordPrisoner's bondsRope and halter

Synonyms

  • 索— rope, cable
  • 绳— cord, string
  • 绁— tether, halter
  • 羁— halter, bridle

Antonyms

  • 解— untie, release
  • 放— set free, let go
  • 脱— escape, shed

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The boat was secured with a thick rope (纆索).
  • They used a strong halter for the horse (马纆).
  • Ancient texts mention ropes made from hemp fibers (麻纆).
  • The prisoner was bound with heavy cords (囚纆).

Collocations

  • Thick rope(纆索)
  • Horse halter(马纆)
  • Hemp rope(麻纆)
  • Binding cord(系纆)
  • Prisoner's bonds(囚纆)
  • Rope and halter(纆绁)

Idioms

  • Bound by ropes and halters(纆绁之厄)
  • The hardship of being tied up(纆缚之苦)
  • Unable to escape from bonds(难脱纆羁)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical texts describing restraints, bindings, or tethers for animals and prisoners.
  • Often used in literary contexts to symbolize constraint, bondage, or restriction.
  • Represents practical objects from pre-modern material culture, made from twisted fibers like hemp or leather.

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