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The character 缚 (traditional: 縛) is a phono-semantic compound. Its left component, the silk radical 纟 (simplified) or 糸 (traditional), indicates a semantic connection to threads, ropes, or tying materials. The right component, 尃, provides the phonetic element for its pronunciation. Its core meaning is the physical act of binding or securing something tightly with cords, often to restrict movement. This sense extends metaphorically to describe abstract constraints, such as being bound by strict rules, traditions, or social obligations.
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他用绳子缚住箱子。
她被束缚在旧观念里。
法律不应该束缚人的自由。
这些传统习俗缚住了我们的手脚。
经济困难缚住了他创业的梦想。
过去的错误决定像枷锁一样缚着他。
他们试图用合同缚住对方的行动自由。
内心的恐惧往往比外界的束缚更难挣脱。