(zuī) - To tie, fasten, or bind & a cord or string used for tying

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zuī | 24 strokes | radical:

· zuī

To tie, fasten, or bind;

a cord or string used for tying;

also used in ancient texts to refer to a belt or sash.

To tie, fasten, or binda cord or string used for tyingalso used in ancient texts to refer to

Usage highlights

To tie with a cordDecorative sashBinding cordFastening stringAncient beltTextual reference

Synonyms

  • to bind, tie
  • to tie up, bind
  • to fasten, connect

Antonyms

  • to untie, release
  • to loosen, relax

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He used a cord to tie the bundle (纗束).
  • The ancient sash was beautifully decorated (纗带).
  • This character appears in classical Chinese texts (纗字).

Collocations

  • To tie with a cord(纗束)
  • Decorative sash(纗带)
  • Binding cord(纗绳)
  • Fastening string(纗系)
  • Ancient belt(古纗)
  • Textual reference(纗文)

Idioms

  • Tightly bound and secured(纗束严密)
  • Elegant sash and official cap(纗带冠冕)
  • Classical reference to binding(古籍纗系)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese literature and historical texts.
  • Represents ancient methods of fastening and binding using cords or strings.
  • Used in descriptions of traditional clothing and accessories.

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