绳 Stroke Order — How to Write 绳
绳 is written in 11 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.
绳 Radical and Character Components
绳 is a phono-semantic compound: 纟 (thread) carries the meaning, while 黾 indicates the sound.
Radical: 纟 + 8 more strokes
绳 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- shéng
Meanings of 绳 in Chinese
1
shéng绳
A long, flexible material made by twisting together strands of fiber (like cotton, hemp, or palm fiber); a rope or cord.
他用一根绳子把箱子捆好了
He tied the box with a rope.
Originally referring to a carpenter's ink line, it is extended to mean a standard or rule. It also implies to measure, correct, or hold accountable according to established standards or laws, as seen in phrases like '准绳' (criterion) or '绳之以法' (to bring to justice).
对任何违反规章制度的行为，都应严格绳之以法。
Any act that violates rules and regulations should be strictly brought to justice according to law.
To continue or inherit, often referring to following in the footsteps of ancestors or maintaining a tradition.
他立志绳其先辈的教诲，将传统手艺发扬光大
He is determined to follow the teachings of his predecessors and carry forward the traditional craftsmanship.
To praise or commend someone, often by recounting their virtues or achievements to others (an archaic usage).
我们应绳友人的优点，以互励共进。
We should commend our friends' good qualities to encourage mutual progress.
Common Words and Phrases with 绳
1
Even a rope can saw through wood, meaning that persistent effort, no matter how small, can achieve great things.
小明知道学习编程很难，但他坚信绳锯木断的道理，每天坚持练习，最终成为了一名优秀的软件工程师。
Xiao Ming knew learning programming was difficult, but he firmly believed in the principle that 'even a rope can saw through wood,' persevering with practice every day, and eventually became an excellent software engineer.
2
to tie up with ropes
小偷被警察绳捆索绑，无法动弹。
The thief was tied up tightly with ropes by the police, unable to move.
3
A carpenter's ink line, used for drawing straight lines; metaphorically, rules, standards, or regulations.
一个合格的工匠，无论制作什么，都必须严格遵守工艺的绳墨，一丝不苟。
A qualified craftsman, no matter what they create, must strictly adhere to the standards of the craft, being meticulous in every detail.
4
To follow in the footsteps of one's ancestors; to inherit and carry on the legacy or work of one's forebears.
作为家族企业的第四代传人，他立志绳其祖武，不仅要守护好这份基业，更要将其创新发展，使其焕发新的生机。
As the fourth-generation successor of the family business, he is determined to follow in his ancestors' footsteps, not only to protect this foundation but also to innovate and develop it, bringing new vitality to it.
5
To behave in a disciplined and orderly manner, strictly adhering to rules and decorum.
那位老教授一生都绳趋尺步，无论是学术研究还是日常生活，都一丝不苟。
That old professor lived his whole life with meticulous discipline, whether in academic research or daily life, he was always scrupulous.
6
It describes something continuous and uninterrupted, or cautious and prudent.
溪水绳绳，从山顶流淌到山谷，滋养着沿途的生命。
The stream flowed ceaselessly, from the mountaintop down to the valley, nourishing life along its path.
7
A rope serving as a door pivot, symbolizing extreme poverty or a very poor household.
那户人家虽然贫寒，但屋门却用绳枢固定得严严实实，足以抵挡夜间的寒风。
Although that family was poor, their house door was securely fastened with rope hinges, strong enough to withstand the cold wind at night.
8
a thick cord or rope
登山者用坚固的绳索固定住自己，以免坠落。
The climber secured himself with a sturdy rope to prevent falling.
9
A loop or noose made of rope.
他用绳套把箱子捆起来，以便搬运。
He used a rope loop to tie up the box for easy carrying.
10
A ladder with flexible rope sides and rungs, which can be made of rope, wood, or metal.
消防员放下绳梯，营救被困在楼上的人们。
Firefighters lowered the rope ladder to rescue people trapped upstairs.
11
A strong, thick string or cord, typically made of twisted strands, used for tying, pulling, or hanging things.
孩子们在院子里跳绳子。
The children are skipping rope in the yard.
More words with 绳
- jiāng缰shéng绳rein, reins
- lǎn缆shéng绳rope, cable
- jǐng井shéng绳well rope
- jì系shéng绳tether, leash
- qiàn纤shéng绳Tow rope, Tracking rope
- xiàn线shéng绳cotton rope
- zhǔn准shéng绳Standard, Criterion
- zōng棕shéng绳Coir rope.
- róng绒tóu头shéng绳Velvet hair tie, Velvet scrunchie
- yuán缘shéng绳xià下jiàng降Rappelling, Abseiling
- má麻shéng绳Hemp rope, Jute rope
- xì细shéng绳string, twine
- biàn辫shéng绳braided cord, braid
- tiào跳shéng绳jump rope, skipping rope
- dēng登shān山shéng绳climbing rope, mountaineering rope
- liàng晾yī衣shéng绳clothesline, washing line
- gǔn绲shéng绳cord, piping
- fú绋shéng绳rope, hawser
- mí縻shéng绳tether, halter rope
- tí提shéng绳drawstring, pull cord
Idioms with 绳
- shéng绳zhī之yǐ以fǎ法punish according to the law
- guī规ju矩zhǔn准shéng绳established rules and criteria
- mù木zhí直zhōng中shéng绳perfectly straight, conforming to a standard
- wèng瓮yǒu牖shéng绳shū枢live in extreme poverty
- yǐn引shéng绳pái排gēn根form cliques to exclude others
- shéng绳jué厥zǔ祖wǔ武continue ancestral legacy
- shéng绳mò墨zhī之yán言wise and ethical advice
- shéng绳qiān愆jiū纠wéi违identify and correct faults
- shéng绳shū枢wèng瓮yǒu牖extremely simple and crude living conditions
- chǐ尺bù步shéng绳qū趋act strictly according to rules
- dǐ砥píng平shéng绳zhí直perfectly flat and straight
- fǎ法mài脉zhǔn准shéng绳rules and standards
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Open the tool →Questions about 绳
What does 绳 mean in Chinese?
绳 (shéng) means “To continue or inherit” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 绳?
绳 is pronounced shéng in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 绳 have?
绳 has 11 strokes.
How do you write 绳?
绳 is written in 11 strokes, starting from the radical 纟. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 绳?
The radical of 绳 is 纟, and 绳 is a phono-semantic compound.