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variant of 紲|绁[xiè]; to tie; to bind
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The phono-semantic compound 緤 means to tie or bind, or refers to a tether for animals. Its structure features the semantic radical 糸 (silk) on the left, indicating the use of threads or ropes for binding. The right side is the phonetic component 枼, which provides the "xiè" sound. In historical texts, 緤 describes both the act of securing an animal, such as a horse or hunting dog, and the physical leash itself. The meaning extends to securely connecting things together. Its usage is largely confined to classical literature and formal writing, documenting animal husbandry practices and the specific terminology for ropes and tethers.
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