捆

綑
kǔn
#2,634 most
frequent character
. to bundle
verb
Measure Word

Character breakdown

Source: Make Me a Hanzi.

捆 has 扌 hand as the meaning part and 困 kùn as a sound part. It first meant beating something until it is firm and secure. The meaning grew to fasten, then to tie together or bundle.

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Example Sentences

我把这些书捆起来。
wǒbǎ zhèixiē shū kǔnqǐlái 。
I bundle these books together.
她用绳子把箱子捆好。
tā yòng shéngzǐ bǎ xiāngzǐ kǔnhǎo 。
She ties the box tightly with a rope.
一捆稻草在田里。
yī kǔn dàocǎo zài tiánlǐ 。
A bundle of straw is in the field.

Same Characters, Different Readings

捆kǔn
. to bundle

Words with similar meanings

绑bǎng
to tie
A more general term that means to tie something up or secure it, not specifically related to bundling.
包bāo
to wrap
Generally refers to wrapping or enclosing items, which can also imply bundling but is broader in use.

Homophones

捆kǔn
. to bundle

Words Starting With 捆

捆绑kǔn bǎng
to bind

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