绞

絞

jiǎo

交 + 纟

HSK 3.0Level 7

Definitions

jiǎo to twist (strands into a thread); to entangle; to wring; to hang (by the neck); to turn; to wind; classifier for skeins of yarn

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. 纟 represents the meaning and 交 represents the sound. Simplified form of 絞.

Semantic: 纟 Phonetic: 交

About

绞 and its traditional form 絞 are phono-semantic compounds. The left-side radical 纟(糹) provides the semantic field of silk or thread, indicating a connection to textiles or cordage, while the right component 交 gives the phonetic hint. Its core meaning is the physical act of twisting or intertwining strands to form a stronger cord. This sense naturally extended to the wringing of wet fabric and the tightening of ropes. From there, the concept evolved to refer specifically to execution by strangulation or hanging in historical and legal contexts.

Etymology Hide

Seal Shuowen (~100 AD)

Clerical Western Han dynasty (202 BC-9 AD)

Traditional Modern

Simplified Modern

Example Sentences Hide

这个绞肉机很好用。

Zhège jiǎo ròu jī hěn hǎo yòng.

This meat grinder is very easy to use.

他肚子突然绞痛。

Tā dùzi túrán jiǎo tòng.

He suddenly had a colic pain in his stomach.

工人用绞车提升货物。

Gōngrén yòng jiǎo chē tíshēng huòwù.

Workers use a winch to lift goods.

绞杀案引起了公众关注。

Jiǎo shā àn yǐnqǐ le gōngzhòng guānzhù.

The strangulation case attracted public attention.

这些电线需要绞合在一起。

Zhèxiē diànxiàn xūyào jiǎo hé zài yīqǐ.

These wires need to be twisted together.

绞刑的执行方式已有改变。

Jiǎo xíng de zhíxíng fāngshì yǐ yǒu gǎibiàn.

The method of executing hanging has changed.

在古代，绞刑常用于处决罪犯。

Zài gǔdài, jiǎo xíng cháng yòng yú chǔjué zuìfàn.

In ancient times, hanging was often used to execute criminals.

绞肉机的设计考虑了安全因素。

Jiǎo ròu jī de shèjì kǎolǜ le ānquán yīnsù.

The design of the meat grinder considers safety factors.

Related Characters

Component: 交

Component: 纟

绞