绳子

shéng zi

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Common

Definitions

1. cord; string; rope

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Word relationships

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绳索

shéng suǒ

rope

绳索 is a more formal term for rope, often used in technical or official contexts.

Usage notes

Collocations

Common measure word: 条 (tiáo). E.g., 一条绳子 (yī tiáo shéngzi) – a rope.

Common mistakes

Do not confuse with 神子 (shén zǐ) – they are homophones in some accents but completely different meanings.

Example Sentences

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绳子缠在树上。

The rope is wound around the tree.

绳子断了。

The rope broke.

这根绳子太粗了。

This rope is too thick.

他把绳子勒得太紧了。

He tied the rope too tightly.

他用绳子把箱子捆绑起来。

He used a rope to bind the box.

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Child Words of 绳子

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