绑 (bǎng) - to tie & to bind

绑Tone 3

bǎng ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

傲不

绑 · bǎng

to tie;

to bind;

to fasten;

to restrain.

to tieto bindto fasten

Usage highlights

to tie upkidnappingto tie shoelacesbandageto bind a bookto tie one's hair

Synonyms

  • 捆— to tie; to bundle
  • 缚— to tie up; to bind
  • 系— to fasten; to tie

Antonyms

  • 解— to untie; to release
  • 放— to release; to set free
  • 松— to loosen; to relax

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He used a rope to bind the package (绑包裹).
  • The kidnappers tied up the hostage (绑人质).
  • She learned how to tie her shoelaces (绑鞋带).
  • The protesters were bound and arrested (被绑起来).

Collocations

  • to tie up(捆绑)
  • kidnapping(绑架)
  • to tie shoelaces(绑鞋带)
  • bandage(绑带)
  • to bind a book(绑书)
  • to tie one's hair(绑头发)

Idioms

  • Tied hand and foot, restricted in action(绑手绑脚)
  • Bind the chicken with a cow's knife — use inappropriate means(杀鸡用牛刀，绑鸡用牛绳)
  • A crab bound with a straw — seemingly secure but easily broken(草绳绑螃蟹)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 绑 is often associated with restraint, control, and security measures.
  • In historical contexts, binding was a common method for punishment and captivity.
  • The character also appears in terms related to traditional crafts like bookbinding.

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