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绳子

shéng zi
根 gēn 条 tiáo
HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Common

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Definitions

  1. 1. cord; string; rope

Word relationships

Register variants

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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

子
zǐ

son

绳
shéng

rope