束
tie; bundle; restrain; surname
Meanings
5 senses · 22 examplesverb
to tie; to bind; to fasten
Used for securing objects with rope, string, or fabric.
He fastened a leather belt around his waist.
Please tie these firewood bundles tightly.
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Mom tightened my shoelaces.
He tied a ribbon around the gift box.
Tying up hair was a traditional Han Chinese hairstyle in ancient times.
measure word
bundle; bunch; sheaf
Used for grouped or bundled items, especially flowers, straw, or similar objects.
I bought a bunch of flowers to give to my teacher.
The farmer piled sheaves of straw in the courtyard.
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Please give me a bunch of cilantro.
He carried a bundle of dry branches home.
A bouquet of sunflowers sits on the table.
noun
beam; ray; bundle-shaped object
Refers to thin, elongated concentrated substances or light beams.
Sunlight formed a beam through the window.
Scientists studied the movement rules of electron beams.
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Laser beams can be used to cut metal.
The flashlight shot out a strong beam of light.
This beam of rays can penetrate thin wooden boards.
verb
to restrain; to control; to restrict
Used for limiting one's own behavior or regulating others' actions.
He is too formal about etiquette and looks very restrained.
The child is always restricted at home and dares not play freely.
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We need to restrain our words and actions.
He was restricted by rules and could not bring his creativity into play.
The teacher reminded everyone not to be restrained and relax a bit.
noun
Shu (surname)
A common Chinese family name.
Mr. Shu is the new manager of our company.
I have a colleague with the surname Shu, everyone calls him Teacher Shu.