绁 (xiè) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 绁 (xiè) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 绁 (xiè) means "to tie, to bind, leash". with 8 strokes and the radical 纟.

Q: How do you write 绁 stroke by stroke?

绁 has 8 strokes. The radical is 纟. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 绁 and 纡?

绁 (xiè) and 纡 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 绁?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 纟. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 绁?

Common words containing 绁 include: 绁系 (xiè xì) — to tie up, to bind; 羁绁 (jī xiè) — Fetters; restraints; to bind; 绁绊 (xiè bàn) — fetters, shackles.

How to Write 绁

The character 绁 (xiè) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 纟 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

绁 is pronounced xiè in Mandarin Chinese. It means to tie, to bind, leash.

Common Words with 绁

绁系 xiè xì

to tie up, to bind

羁绁 jī xiè

Fetters; restraints; to bind

绁绊 xiè bàn

fetters, shackles

Example Sentences

船被绳索绁系着。

chuán bèi shéng suǒ xiè xì zhe

The ship is tied up with ropes.

他不想受羁绁。

tā bù xiǎng shòu jī xiè

He doesn't want to be restrained.

别被琐事绁绊。

bié bèi suǒ shì xiè bàn

Don't be tied down by trifles.

Similar Characters

纡 yū

红 hóng

纣 zhòu

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Frequently Asked Questions about 绁

What does 绁 (xiè) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 绁 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 绁 and 纡?

What mistakes do learners make writing 绁?

What common words use 绁?

How to Write 绁 (xiè)