How to Write 绷 (bēng/běng) — Meaning “to stretch tight; bandage”

Imagine a tightrope walker using a silk rope (纟) that is stretched so tightly it might snap (崩). The sound "beng" mimics the rope's tension, helping you recall that 绷 means "to stretch tight" or "bandage."

Write the 纟 radical first with three strokes (narrow and left-aligned). Then write the right part 崩: start with 山 (small and centered), then 朋 below with two balanced 月 components. A common mistake is making the right side too wide or misplacing the 山.

绷 (bēng) uses 崩 on the right and means "to stretch tight" or "bandage." 绑 (bǎng) uses 邦 and means "to tie up." 绒 (róng) uses 戎 and means "velvet" or "fine wool." Visually, look at the right half: 崩, 邦, and 戎 are all different.

绷 is common in medical contexts, like 绷带 (bēng dài, bandage). It also appears in everyday phrases like 绷紧 (bēng jǐn, to tighten muscles or emotions). Though not in HSK, it is a practical word for describing physical tension or first aid.

Common words containing 绷 include: 绷带 (bēng dài) — bandage; 绷紧 (bēng jǐn) — to tighten; to tension; 绷直 (bēng zhí) — to stretch straight.