绳 (shéng) - rope, cord, string & to restrain, to restrict

绳Tone 2

shéng ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

上姝

绳 · shéng

rope, cord, string;

to restrain, to restrict;

to continue, to carry on;

standard, criterion

rope, cord, stringto restrain, to restrictto continue, to carry on

Usage highlights

ropecablestringrestrain by lawstandardknot

Synonyms

  • 索— large rope, cable
  • 缆— cable, hawser
  • 线— thread, string

Antonyms

  • 松— loose, relax
  • 放— release, let go

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He tied the package with a rope (绳子).
  • We need to follow rules and regulations (绳之以法).
  • This is the standard measurement (准绳).
  • Ancient people recorded events by tying knots (结绳记事).

Collocations

  • rope(绳子)
  • cable(缆绳)
  • string(线绳)
  • restrain by law(绳之以法)
  • standard(准绳)
  • knot-tying recording(结绳记事)

Idioms

  • Punish according to law(绳之以法)
  • Tying knots to record events(结绳记事)
  • Follow rules and standards(规矩准绳)
  • Measure with a marking line(绳墨之言)
  • Continue the family line(绳其祖武)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient China, ropes were used for recording events before writing was invented (结绳记事).
  • Ropes and cords were essential tools in traditional Chinese architecture, navigation, and daily life.
  • The character symbolizes discipline, standards, and continuity in Chinese philosophical thought.

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