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    Expressing 'rope' with 绳索 (shéngsuo)

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    Explanation

    The noun 绳索 (shéngsuo) means 'rope' or 'cord.' It is a slightly more formal synonym of 绳子 and is composed of 绳 (rope) and 索 (cord/cable). It is often used in written language and in contexts involving climbing, tying, or securing items.

    Examples

    • 登山的时候一定要带好绳索。

      Dēngshān de shíhou yídìng yào dài hǎo shéngsuǒ.

      When climbing a mountain, you must bring rope.

    • 他用绳索把箱子牢牢地绑在车上。

      Tā yòng shéngsuǒ bǎ xiāngzi láoláo de bǎng zài chē shàng.

      He used a rope to tie the box securely to the car.

    • 救援队靠一根绳索把被困的人拉了上来。

      Jiùyuán duì kào yì gēn shéngsuǒ bǎ bèi kùn de rén lā le shànglái.

      The rescue team pulled the trapped person up with a rope.

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