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Definition
A knot; a fastening made by tying a piece of string or rope together.
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How it's used
While 纈 refers specifically to the physical knot itself, it is rarely used in isolation in casual speech. Most speakers prefer the verb phrase 打纈 to describe the action of tying a knot. In many everyday contexts, people might simply use the word 結 instead, as 纈 can sound slightly more formal or specific to certain types of intricate knots.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse 纈 with 結. While 結 is a more general term for a knot or a connection, 纈 carries a stronger connotation of a physical, twisted knot in a rope or thread.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
