Common Meanings
1
bēng绷
To stretch tight; to pull taut (e.g., clothing, muscles, or a string).
这件衣服有点绷，穿着不太舒服
This piece of clothing is a bit tight, making it uncomfortable to wear.
A frame, typically made of bamboo or wood, stretched tightly with materials such as rattan or palm rope, commonly used for beds, embroidery, or similar structures.
这张老式床绷得很结实，睡起来很舒服。
This old-fashioned bed frame is very sturdy and comfortable to sleep on.
To baste or tack (sewing); to roughly stitch or pin something in place.
我先把裤脚绷起来，然后你再试穿。
I'll baste the trouser hems first, then you can try them on.
To bind, to bandage; to strap up (as with a bandage).
她的腿受伤了，医生用绷带给她绷扎起来
Her leg was injured, and the doctor bandaged it up for her with a bandage.
To snap or spring suddenly (of an object); to break under tension.
他一拉，绳子就绷断了
He pulled, and the rope snapped.
To reluctantly or with difficulty sustain; to keep up appearances or maintain a front, often under strain.
他强忍着悲伤，在大家面前努力绷住笑脸。
He suppressed his sorrow, trying hard to keep a smiling face in front of everyone.
To swindle or cheat (someone out of money or property), typically used in dialectal expressions such as '坑绷拐骗' (to cheat, swindle, kidnap, and abduct).
他们专门坑绷拐骗那些外地游客的钱
They specialize in swindling money from those out-of-town tourists.
2
běng绷
To stiffen one's face or body; to suppress emotions, often by keeping a straight face.
她绷着脸，不让眼泪流下来
She kept a straight face, not letting her tears fall.
3
bèng绷
To crack, burst, or split open (often referring to brittle objects like porcelain or glass) due to impact or pressure.
把手一滑，碗没拿稳，摔到地上，绷了一道裂缝
The bowl slipped from my hand, I didn't hold it steady, it fell to the ground and a crack appeared.
In some dialects, used before certain adjectives to mean 'very' or 'extremely'.
新买的皮鞋擦得绷亮。
The new leather shoes are polished extremely shiny.