绳
子

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The Chinese word "绳子" is formed by combining the character "绳", which carries the core meaning of "rope" or "cord", with the character "子", which functions as a nominal suffix added to create a concrete, everyday noun for "rope".

Example Sentences Hide

这条绳子很长。

Zhè tiáo shéngzi hěn cháng.

English translation 1: This rope is very long.

妈妈用绳子晾衣服。

Māma yòng shéngzi liàng yīfu.

English translation 2: Mom uses a rope to hang clothes.

孩子们玩跳绳游戏。

Háizimen wán tiàoshéng yóuxì.

English translation 3: The children play jump rope games.

登山者必须携带坚固的绳子。

Dēngshānzhě bìxū xiédài jiāngù de shéngzi.

English translation 4: Climbers must carry sturdy ropes.

为了防止物品坠落，工人用绳子将它们固定。

Wèile fángzhǐ wùpǐn zhuìluò, gōngrén yòng shéngzi jiāng tāmen gùdìng.

English translation 5: To prevent items from falling, workers use ropes to secure them.

Word Definition - 绳子

shéng zi cord; string; rope; CL:條|条[tiáo]

Individual Character Details

绳 shéng
子 zǐ, zi