How to Write 绲 (gǔn) — Meaning “To bind; to hem; cord; braid”

Imagine you have a "gun" (sounds like gǔn) that shoots out threads. The threads then bind a piece of cloth to create a neat hem. This links the sound and sewing meaning together.

Write the left radical 纟 first with three strokes; it should be narrow. The right side 昆 consists of 日 (four strokes) on top and 比 (four strokes) below. A common mistake is making the left radical too wide or mixing up the order of strokes in 比.

All three have the 纟 radical, but their right sides differ. 绲 has 昆 and means a hem or piping strip. 绑 has 邦 and means to tie or bind something tightly (like tying a bundle). 绒 has 戎 and means velvet or woolen fabric, not sewing edges.

绲 is used mainly in sewing and fashion, especially in terms like 绲边 (piping edging) and 绲条 (trimming strip). In traditional Chinese clothing such as the qipao, 绲边 is a delicate decoration that shows craftsmanship and elegance.

Common words containing 绲 include: 绲边 (gǔn biān) — piping; edging; 绲条 (gǔn tiáo) — piping strip; trimming strip; 绲带 (gǔn dài) — piping; trimming.