绷 (bēng) - To stretch tight & to bind

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bēng ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

傲不

绷 · bēng

To stretch tight;

to bind;

to tie;

to strain;

to tauten;

also used to describe a tense situation or a stiff expression.

To stretch tightto bindto tie

Usage highlights

Stretch tightBandageTense faceTaut stringStretch fabricTense atmosphere

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The rope is stretched taut (绷紧).
  • She tied the bandage tightly (绷带).
  • His face was stiff with tension (脸绷着).
  • The fabric is pulled tight over the frame (绷在框上).

Collocations

  • Stretch tight(绷紧)
  • Bandage(绷带)
  • Tense face(绷着脸)
  • Taut string(绷直的线)
  • Stretch fabric(绷布)
  • Tense atmosphere(气氛绷着)

Idioms

  • Pull a long face(绷着脸)
  • Stretched to the breaking point(绷得太紧)
  • Keep a straight face(绷住不笑)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to stretching silk or fabric on a frame, later extended to any tight binding or tension.
  • In traditional crafts, used in embroidery and painting for preparing surfaces.
  • Metaphorically describes emotional or situational tension in modern usage.

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