Definition
羁 is a bound form (b.f.) that you'll encounter in formal or written Chinese, often as part of compound words. Its primary senses are 'to restrain/detain' (e.g., 羁押 jīyā 'to detain', 羁绊 jībàn 'fetters, restraint') and 'to lodge/sojourn' (e.g., 羁旅 jīlǚ 'to stay as a traveler, sojourn'). It is not used as a standalone word.
b.f.
(bound form) to restrainto detain(bound form) lodginginn (in compounds like 羁旅)
Examples
- 。Tā bèi jǐngfāng jīyā le.He was detained by the police.
- 。Jiātíng de jībàn ràng tā wúfǎ zhuīqiú mèngxiǎng.Family restraints prevent him from pursuing his dreams.
- 羁，。Tā chángqī jīlǚ zài wài, hěn shǎo huí jiā.He has been traveling abroad for a long time, rarely going home.
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