捆

• Pinyin: kǔn
• Hanzi breakdown: 捆 = 扌(hand radical) + 困 (surround, phonetic)

Meaning

To tie up; to bundle; to bind. As a measure word, a bundle or bunch.

Describes binding objects together with rope, string, or similar materials. As a measure word, counts bundles of items like firewood, vegetables, or paper.

Examples

1. 请把这些报纸捆起来送去回收。 Please bundle up these newspapers and send them for recycling.
2. 绑匪把人质捆在椅子上。 The kidnappers tied the hostage to a chair.
3. 农民挑着两捆柴火回家。 The farmer carried two bundles of firewood home.

Usage Guide

Context: physical actions, packaging, measurement

Tone: neutral

Do Say

• 她买了一捆新鲜的蔬菜。(She bought a bundle of fresh vegetables.)
• 用绳子把纸箱捆紧。(Tie the cardboard boxes tightly with rope.)

Don't Say

• 我捆了思想 — 捆 is for physical binding; use 束缚 for restricting thoughts

Origin & History

捆 = 扌(hand) + 困 (surround/phonetic)

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal