纽带

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Character Breakdown

Understanding 纽带 (niǔdài)

The word 纽带 literally combines the characters for "knot" () and "band" (), metaphorically representing a bond or link that connects people, groups, or things. It is commonly used to describe social, emotional, or functional connections.

Usage and Nuance

When using 纽带, speakers often imply a strong, sometimes foundational connection that holds entities together. It is frequently used in formal or semi-formal contexts, such as discussing family ties, friendships, or international relations.

Common Collocations

  • 家庭纽带 (jiātíng niǔdài): family bond, emphasizing the fundamental social unit.
  • 友谊纽带 (yǒuyì niǔdài): friendship bond, highlighting emotional connection.
  • 经济纽带 (jīngjì niǔdài): economic link, referring to cooperative ties between entities.

Tips

Avoid confusing 纽带 with simple connectors like or , which just mean "and" or "with." 纽带 stresses a meaningful, often enduring connection rather than a casual association.

Example Sentences

The family is the basic bond of society.

This bond of friendship keeps us in touch.

Economic cooperation is an important link between the two countries.