拴 (shuān) — to tie up, to fasten, to tether
Definition
拴 (shuān) is a concrete verb meaning to tie up an animal or object so it can't move, often with a rope to a fixed point. 绑 is broader ('bind/restrain' including kidnapping); 系 is lighter, for fastening things like shoes or belts.
verb
to tie upto fastento tether
Examples
- 拴。Tā bǎ mǎ shuān zài le zhù zi páng biān.He tied the horse to the post.
- 拴，。Nǐ xiān bǎ xíng li shuān hǎo, bié sàn le.First tie up the luggage well so it doesn't come apart.
- 拴，。Yí dìng yào bǎ mǎ shuān jǐn, bù rán tā huì pǎo diào.You must tie the horse tightly, otherwise it will run away.
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