Definition
绳子 (shéng zi) is a general term for rope, string, or cord, typically thicker and stronger than 线 (xiàn), which refers to thin thread, string, or wire used for sewing, tying small items, or as a line. 绳子 is used for heavier tasks like tying luggage or pulling, while 线 is for finer work.
noun
ropestringcord
Measure word · 条
Examples
- 绳子。Qǐng bǎ zhè tiáo shéng zi dì gěi wǒ.Please hand me this rope.
- 绳子。Tā yòng shéng zi bǎ xíngli kǔn de hěn jǐn.He tied the luggage tightly with rope.
- 绳子，。Zhè gēn shéng zi tài duǎn le, huàn yì gēn cháng de ba.This string is too short; let's swap for a longer one.
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