拴

• Pinyin: shuān
• Hanzi breakdown: 拴 = 扌(hand radical, indicating a manual action) + 全 (complete/secure)

Meaning

To tie; to fasten; to tether. Refers to securing or binding something with a rope or cord.

Used for tethering animals, securing objects, or metaphorically for being tied down by responsibilities or attachments. Common in rural and agricultural contexts.

Examples

1. 他把马拴在路边的树上，走进了小店。 He tied the horse to a tree by the road and walked into the small shop.
2. 渔夫将渔船牢牢拴在码头的柱子上。 The fisherman securely tied the boat to a post on the dock.
3. 繁重的家务将她拴在家中，无暇顾及自身发展。 Heavy housework kept her tied to the home, leaving her no time to focus on her own development.

Usage Guide

Context: daily life, agriculture, rural settings

Tone: neutral

Do Say

• 遛狗时请将狗绳拴好，以防它跑出去伤人。(When walking the dog, please tie the lead securely to prevent it running off and hurting others.)
• 他将行李用绳子拴在自行车后座上，然后出发了。(He tied his luggage to the rear seat of the bicycle with a rope and then set off.)

Don't Say

• 把窗户拴上 — use 锁上 or 关上 for locking or closing windows; 拴 specifically refers to tying with a rope or cord, not to latches or locks

Origin & History

拴 = 扌(hand radical) + 全 (secure/complete) — the hand fastening something securely in place

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal