yū
纡
winding; to tie
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesadjective
winding; tortuous; circuitous
literaryLiterary term describing winding paths, rivers, or mountain roads. Often used in compounds like 萦纡.
Shān山
lù路
yū纡
huí回
，
fēng风
jǐng景
xiù秀
lì丽
。
The mountain road winds and twists, with beautiful scenery.
Hé河
liú流
yíng萦
yū纡
，
wǎn婉
zhuǎn转
dōng东
liú流
。
The river winds and curves, flowing eastward in a gentle manner.
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Zhè这
tiáo条
xiǎo小
jìng径
yū纡
qū曲
nán难
xíng行
。
This path is tortuous and difficult to traverse.
verb
to tie; to bind; to fasten
literaryClassical usage referring to tying sashes, ribbons, or seals. Often appears in phrases describing official attire like 纡金佩紫.
Yū纡
jīn金
pèi佩
zǐ紫
，
wèi位
liè列
sān三
gōng公
。
Wearing gold seals and purple ribbons, ranking among the three highest officials.
Gǔ古
dài代
shì士
rén人
yū纡
qīng青
tuō拖
zǐ紫
，
yǐ以
shì示
zūn尊
guì贵
。
Ancient scholars wore blue and purple sashes to display their noble status.
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Yū纡
zhěn轸
ér而
cí辞
，
bù不
fù复
jiǔ久
liú留
。
Tying the reins, he took his leave and did not stay long.