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缠绕

chán rào
HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

  1. 1. twisting
  2. 2. to twine
  3. 3. to wind
  4. 4. to pester
  5. 5. to bother

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Word relationships

Antonyms

1 item
解开
jiě kāi

to untie

for untwisting

Synonyms

1 item
环绕
huán rào

to surround

for winding around objects

Usage notes

Common mistakes

缠绕 is for physical winding or figurative pestering; do not use for abstract problems like 'tangled situation' (use 纠缠).

Formality

In formal writing, prefer 缠绕 for physical entwining; 纠缠 is stronger for interpersonal disputes.

Example Sentences

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藤蔓 缠绕 着树干。
The vine twines around the tree trunk.
绿色的藤蔓 缠绕 在竹竿上。
Green vines twine around the bamboo pole.

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Words Containing 缠绕

缠绕茎
chán rào jīng

vine

Child Words of 缠绕

绕
rào

to wind

缠
chán

to wind around