绳
rope; bind; sanction; continue
Meanings
4 senses · 13 examplesnoun
rope; cord; string
Often used with a diminutive suffix 儿 in colloquial speech.
He tied the package with a hemp rope.
Mom wound the cotton cord around the spool.
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Workers lifted the heavy machine with a steel cable.
This jump rope is newly bought.
Climbers use safety ropes to protect themselves.
verb
restrain; sanction; correct
literaryUsed exclusively in formal, literary written contexts.
The government must sanction all criminals in accordance with the law.
Teachers restrain students' improper behavior with school rules.
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Public opinion can correct unhealthy social trends.
The judge brought lawbreakers to justice.
This kind of behavior should be restrained by moral standards.
verb
continue; carry on
archaicExtremely rare in modern daily use, mostly seen in classical literary works.
As the ancients said, continue the legacy of one's ancestors.
This tradition has continued for over a thousand years.
noun
surname Sheng
A relatively rare Chinese family name.
Mr. Sheng is the legal advisor of our company.