绞 (jiǎo) — to twist (strands, wires, etc.) into a thread or coil; to wring (by twisting and squeezing); to hang (by the neck, as a form of execution)
Definition
绞 (jiǎo) means to twist or wring by turning tightly — usually strands into rope, or a wet cloth to squeeze water out. 拧 covers everyday twisting (lids, towels); 绞 is heavier and more forceful, often for fibers or a hanging execution.
verb
to twist (strands, wires, etc.) into a thread or coilto wring (by twisting and squeezing)to hang (by the neck, as a form of execution)
Examples
- 绞。Tā yòng má shéng jiǎo chéng yì gēn jiē shi de shéng zi.He twisted hemp fibers into a strong rope.
- 。Shā rén fàn zuì hòu bèi chǔ yǐ jiǎo xíng.The murderer was finally executed by hanging.
- 绞。Tā bǎ shī máo jīn jiǎo gān hòu liàng qǐ lái.She wrung the wet towel dry and hung it up.
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