jiǎo

to wring; to turn; to wind

#2672

Character data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency 2672nd character
Radical ⽷ (120.6)
Strokes 9
Index # 1763
TRADITIONAL

Definitions

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

Stroke order

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Words containing 绞

Word Meaning
to hang (i.e. execute by hanging); to strangle
to execute by hanging
to rack one's brains
capstan
gibbet; hanging post
angina
gallows; gibbet
cramp; griping pain; sharp pain
a noose for hanging criminals
meat grinder
winch; windlass
unshielded twisted pair; UTP
heartbroken; feel sharp inner pain
reamer
to wring
to be hanged; to hang oneself
minced meat
jiaogulan (Gynostemma pentaphyllum)
to rack one's brains
abdominal cramping
gallstone colic
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