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Character Breakdown

Usage of (bǎng)

The character primarily means "to tie" or "to bind" physically, such as tying a box or binding objects together. It is commonly used in everyday contexts involving ropes, strings, or other materials used to fasten things.

Besides the literal meaning, also appears in compound words related to kidnapping (绑架), where it refers to forcibly binding or abducting someone.

Common Collocations

  • 绑架 (bǎngjià): kidnapping, abduction
  • 绳子 (bǎng shéngzi): to tie a rope
  • 起来 (bǎng qǐlái): to tie up

Notes

When using , the object being tied is usually explicitly mentioned. It can also be used metaphorically to describe being "tied" or "bound" to something non-physical, such as obligations or mistakes, but this usage is less frequent.

Avoid confusing with similar verbs like (kǔn), which also means "to tie" but often implies bundling multiple items together tightly.

Example Sentences

He tied up the box with a rope.

The kidnapper was caught by the police.

Please don't tie yourself to past mistakes.