絞

gaau2 · haau4

to twist (strands into a thread) · to entangle · to wring

2 Written Forms

Meanings

gaau2

  1. to twist (strands into a thread)
  2. to entangle
  3. to wring
  4. to hang (by the neck)
  5. to turn
  6. to wind
  7. classifier for skeins of yarn
  8. to winch

haau4

  1. to twist (strands into a thread)
  2. to entangle
  3. to wring
  4. to hang (by the neck)
  5. to turn
  6. to wind
  7. classifier for skeins of yarn
  8. to winch

Written Forms

絞Traditional · Main Form
绞Alternate Form

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