Definition
缰 (jiāng) is a bound form (不成词语素) that always appears as part of a compound word, most commonly 缰绳 (jiāngshéng, 'reins'). It cannot stand alone as an independent word — you must pair it with 绳 or in fixed expressions like 脱缰 (tuōjiāng, 'to break free from the reins'). Think of it as the component that carries the 'reins/halter' meaning, similar to how 'bridle' is used in English compounds but rarely alone.
b.f.
(bound form) reinshalter
Examples
- 。Tā jǐn jǐn de lā zhù le mǎ jiāng shéng.He tightly pulled on the horse's reins.
- ，。Nà pǐ mǎ tuō le jiāng shéng, pǎo jìn le tiányě.That horse broke free of its reins and ran into the fields.
- 。Qíshǒu bǎ jiāng shéng rào zài shǒuwàn shang.The rider wrapped the reins around his wrist.
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