捆

kǔn

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. a bunch
2. to tie together
3. bundle

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 松 sōng 松 sōng pine To untie or loosen: pine

Related words

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• 扎 zhā 扎 zhā to prick To fasten or bind (related action): to prick

Synonyms

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• 绑 bǎng 绑 bǎng to tie When tying something securely: to tie

Usage notes

Collocations

Commonly used as a verb with a following result complement, e.g., 捆紧 (tie tightly).

Common mistakes

Do not use 捆 for metaphorical binding like 'tied to a chair'; use 绑 instead for stronger or more restrictive binding.

Example Sentences

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他用绳子 捆 好了箱子。

He tied the box with rope.

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Words Containing 捆

• 捆绑 捆绑 kǔn bǎng: to bind
• 捆扎 捆扎 kǔn zā: to bundle up with rope (e.g. firewood)
• 捆缚 捆缚 kǔn fù: bondage