绞 Stroke Order — How to Write 绞
绞 is written in 9 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 纟, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
绞 Radical and Character Components
绞 is a phono-semantic compound: 纟 (thread) carries the meaning, while 交 indicates the sound.
Radical: 纟 + 6 more strokes
绞 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- jiǎo
Meanings of 绞 in Chinese
1
jiǎo绞
To twist, wring, squeeze; to exert oneself intensely or experience a sharp, constricting pain.
为了完成这个项目，他绞尽了心力。
To complete this project, he racked his brains.
To strangle or hang a person with a rope, often with the intent to kill.
他企图用绳子绞死她。
He attempted to strangle her with a rope.
To twist, intertwine, or entangle, often referring to ropes, wires, or threads becoming messy or knotted together.
几根电线绞缠在一起，很难分清哪根是哪根
Several electric wires got twisted together, making it hard to distinguish which one is which.
a unit of measurement for yarn or wool.
这团毛线有两绞。
This ball of yarn has two skeins.
Common Words and Phrases with 绞
1
To tangle or entangle.
他被这些复杂的家庭事务绞缠着，感到身心俱疲
He was entangled by these complicated family matters, feeling physically and mentally exhausted.
2
A winch is a mechanical device that is used to pull in or let out (wind up or wind out) or otherwise adjust the tension of a rope or wire rope (also called a cable or wire string).
工人使用绞车将重物提升到高处
The workers used the winch to lift heavy objects to a high place.
3
A reamer.
工人使用高精度绞刀对铸件上的孔进行精加工，以达到严格的公差要求
The worker used a high-precision reamer to finish the holes on the casting to meet strict tolerance requirements.
4
A structure, typically an upright frame with a crossbeam, used for hanging criminals.
绞架在旧时是刑罚的象征。
The gallows was a symbol of punishment in ancient times.
5
To articulate or splice; to connect parts, often with a pivotal joint.
为了在不平坦的地形上保持稳定性，卡车底盘的多个部分需要绞接起来。
To maintain stability on uneven terrain, multiple sections of the truck chassis need to be articulated.
6
To entangle, intertwine, or become twisted together.
两根绳子绞结在一起，很难解开。
The two ropes were twisted and tangled together, making them very difficult to untangle.
7
winch
为了将沉重的木材从林地运出，伐木工人动用了绞具。
To transport heavy timber out of the forest, the loggers employed pulling tools.
8
to put to death by hanging; execution by hanging
在那个严酷的年代，对于某些极为严重的罪行，判处绞决是常见的刑罚。
In that harsh era, for certain extremely serious crimes, a sentence of execution by hanging was a common punishment.
9
to mince or chop into small pieces
将新鲜的猪肉绞烂，以便制作美味的肉丸。
Mince the fresh pork finely to make delicious meatballs.
10
To pluck fine facial hair from the face with thread.
为了让妆容更服帖，她决定去美容院做一次绞脸
To make her makeup adhere better, she decided to go to a beauty salon for a facial threading session.
11
A mechanical device, often on ships, used for winding ropes or cables to pull or lift heavy objects like anchors or for towing.
船员们操作绞盘，缓慢地将锚从海底收起
The crew operated the windlass, slowly raising the anchor from the seabed.
12
To strangle (someone) to death, typically by wrapping a rope around their neck.
在电影中，侦探发现凶手用绳子绞杀了受害者。
In the movie, the detective discovered that the murderer had strangled the victim with a rope.
13
A two-handled hand tool used to hold and rotate taps, reamers, or similar tools for manual machining operations.
在使用绞手时，确保工具夹紧牢固，以防止打滑并保证加工精度。
When using a tap wrench, ensure the tool is firmly clamped to prevent slipping and ensure machining accuracy.
14
to execute by hanging
那个残忍的凶手最终被法庭判处绞死。
The cruel murderer was ultimately sentenced to be hanged by the court.
15
A noose or rope used for hanging, especially for execution.
绳索末端的绞索被系得非常紧。
The noose at the end of the rope was tied very tightly.
16
Severe, twisting pain in an internal organ.
他突然感到胃部一阵绞痛，疼得直不起腰来
He suddenly felt a severe stomach cramp, and the pain was so intense that he couldn't straighten his back.
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Open the tool →Questions about 绞
What does 绞 mean in Chinese?
绞 (jiǎo) means “To twist, wring, squeeze” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 绞?
绞 is pronounced jiǎo in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 绞 have?
绞 has 9 strokes.
How do you write 绞?
绞 is written in 9 strokes, starting from the radical 纟. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 绞?
The radical of 绞 is 纟, and 绞 is a phono-semantic compound.
