Definitions
(verb)
to bind; to bundle; to control
(noun)
bundle; bunch
Etymology
Pictograph of a bag tied at both ends.
About
The character 束, structurally composed of 木 representing wood and 口 symbolizing an encircling band, originates from the concept of securing objects into a bundle. Its earliest use denoted the tangible action of binding materials like wood or straw, which later extended metaphorically to encompass notions of restraint, limitation, and control. This semantic broadening is observable in its role within compounds that convey abstract restrictions, yet the character has consistently maintained its core visual suggestion of constriction around a central form, reflecting its enduring etymological foundation.
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Example Sentences Hide
比赛结束了。
她买了一束花。
光束很明亮。
不要束缚孩子。
他结束了演讲。
这束花很漂亮。
束缚思想是危险的。
结束工作后，我去了超市。