纏 (chán) - To wind, coil, twine, wrap around & to pester, bother

纏Tone 2

chán ｜ 21 strokes ｜ radical:

偲嫦

纏 · chán

To wind, coil, twine, wrap around;

to pester, bother;

to be entangled with;

to deal with.

To wind, coil, twine, wrap aroundto pester, botherto be entangled with

Usage highlights

EntangleWind aroundPester endlesslyTroublesome mattersCoil aroundNag persistently

Synonyms

  • 绕— to wind around, to coil
  • 缠扰— to pester, to bother
  • 纠缠— to entangle, to be involved with

Antonyms

  • 解— to untie, to loosen
  • 放— to release, to let go
  • 松— to loosen, to relax

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ivy winds around the tree (藤缠在树上).
  • He kept pestering me with questions (他缠着我问问题).
  • She is dealing with complicated matters (她缠着复杂的事情).
  • The thread is tangled (线缠在一起了).

Collocations

  • Entangle(纠缠)
  • Wind around(缠绕)
  • Pester endlessly(缠磨)
  • Troublesome matters(缠事)
  • Coil around(缠裹)
  • Nag persistently(缠扰)

Idioms

  • Entangled and hard to get free(纠缠不清)
  • Hobble with a rotten rope — futile effort(缠夹不清)
  • Deadly entanglement(死缠烂打)
  • Entangled in disputes(缠讼不休)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese martial arts, 'Chan' refers to wrapping or coiling techniques used to control opponents.
  • In Buddhism, 'Chan' (禅) is a different character but homophonous, representing meditation and enlightenment.
  • The character appears in traditional crafts involving winding or wrapping, such as silk production or rope-making.

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