cin4 jiu2纏繞缠绕
Jyutpingcin4 jiu2
Yalechìhn yíu
Definition
To twine or wrap around; to be troubled or plagued by something.
- to twine, wrap around, or entwine several times
- figurativeto be troubled, plagued, or haunted by psychological or difficult issues
neutraldaily actionsemotion
How it's used
While the literal sense describes physical objects like vines or wires wrapping around something, the figurative use is very common for describing persistent mental burdens. It implies a sense of being trapped or unable to escape from a recurring thought or problem. Unlike simple wrapping, it carries a nuance of complexity and difficulty in untangling.
Examples
The wires are all tangled up together, it is hard to pull them apart.
He is always troubled by worries, and his mood is very bad.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 綑綁, which usually implies securing something tightly with a rope or strap for a specific purpose. 纏繞 emphasizes the messy, multi-layered, or persistent nature of the entanglement.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
