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    Expressing 'to tie' or 'to bind' with 绑 (bǎng)

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    Manner & Method

    Structure

    Subject + 绑 + 在 + Location + 上

    Explanation

    The verb 绑 (bǎng) means 'to tie' or 'to bind,' describing the action of fastening something with rope, string, or similar materials. It is often followed by a complement indicating the location or result of the tying action. A common pattern places the tied object and its destination using 在...上.

    Examples

    • 请帮我把这个箱子绑在车顶上。

      qǐng bāng wǒ bǎ zhège xiāngzi bǎng zài chēdǐng shàng.

      Please help me tie this box to the car roof.

    • 她用绳子把头发绑起来，准备去跑步。

      tā yòng shéngzi bǎ tóufa bǎng qǐlái, zhǔnbèi qù pǎobù.

      She tied her hair up with a rope, getting ready to go running.

    • 快递员把两个包裹绑在一起，方便搬运。

      kuàidìyuán bǎ liǎng gè bāoguǒ bǎng zài yìqǐ, fāngbiàn bānyùn.

      The delivery person tied the two packages together for easier carrying.

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