Chinese Grammar Reference logo

    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing 'tying up' with 绑住 (bǎngzhù)

    Actions & Events
    Manner & Method

    Structure

    Subject + 把 + Object + 绑住

    Explanation

    绑住 (bǎngzhù) means "to tie up" or "to bind," indicating that someone or something is physically restrained with rope or similar material. The complement 住 indicates that the binding is secure and the subject cannot move freely.

    Examples

    • 警察用绳子把嫌疑人的双手绑住了。

      jǐng chá yòng shéng zi bǎ xián yí rén de shuāng shǒu bǎng zhù le.

      The police tied the suspect's hands with a rope.

    • 风太大了，把帐篷绑住，别让它飞走。

      fēng tài dà le, bǎ zhàng péng bǎng zhù, bié ràng tā fēi zǒu.

      The wind is too strong — tie down the tent so it doesn't blow away.

    • 她用丝带把头发绑住，开始跑步。

      tā yòng sī dài bǎ tóu fà bǎng zhù, kāi shǐ pǎo bù.

      She tied her hair with a ribbon and started running.

    Expressing 'tying up' with 绑住 (bǎngzhù) | Chinese Grammar