Definition
绷 (bēng) is a verb meaning 'to stretch tight' or 'to tauten'. It is used for physically pulling something taut (like a rope or fabric) and also figuratively for facial expressions — 绷着脸 means 'to pull a long face, to be displeased'. Another sense is 'to tack' (sew loosely with thread or pin). The noun senses (embroidery hoop, bed mat) are not covered by this verb entry.
verb
to stretch tightto tauten(figurative) to pull a long faceto be displeased (绷着脸)to tack (with thread or pin)
Easily confused
- 棚pénglook-alikeshed (a simple roofed structure, often for storage or shelter)
- 蹦bènglook-aliketo jump, to bounce, to hop
Examples
- 绷。Tā bǎ shéngzi bēng de hěn jǐn.He pulled the rope very tight.
- 绷，。Tā yìzhí bēng zhe liǎn, hǎoxiàng hěn bù gāoxìng.She kept a straight face the whole time, as if very unhappy.
- 绷。Tā yòng zhēnxiàn bǎ bù bēng zài xiùhuā jià shang.She tacked the cloth onto the embroidery hoop with needle and thread.
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