knot; button
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Meanings
2 senses · 4 examplesnoun
knot (in rope, string, or thread)
Refers to the physical tied structure in cordage. Distinct from '结' alone which can be more abstract.
Qǐng请
bǎ把
zhè这
gè个
jié结
zi子
jiě解
kāi开
。
Please untie this knot.
Tā他
zài在
shéng绳
zi子
shàng上
dǎ打
le了
yī一
gè个
sǐ死
jié结
zi子
。
He tied a dead knot on the rope.
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Zhè这
gè个
jié结
zi子
tài太
jǐn紧
le了
，
wǒ我
jiě解
bù不
kāi开
。
This knot is too tight; I can't untie it.
noun
button (sewn on clothing)
dialectRegional/dialectal usage in some areas for 'button'. More commonly called '扣子' or '纽扣'.
Zhè这
jiàn件
yī衣
fu服
de的
jié结
zi子
diào掉
le了
。
The button on this piece of clothing fell off.