繃 (bang1 maang1 | beng1 beng3) : stretch tight; tack; pull a long face

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繃

bang1 maang1

beng1 beng3

[粵] bang1 | [國] beng1
[1] stretch/draw tight; strain
[2] tack; pin; baste
[3] split; crack; break open

[粵] maang1 | [國] beng3
[1] pull (a long face); look serious
[2] strain oneself; strain one's muscles

Stroke count: 17

Level: 3

Radical: 糸 (#120)

This character is used in both Cantonese and Mandarin/Standard written Chinese.

繃 / 绷

This word has been viewed 3686 times since 30th Oct 2012, was added by sheik on 18th Mar 2007 21:22 and last edited on 13th Jan 2012 05:10

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繃帶 bang1 daai3*2 beng1 dai4 = bandage

硬繃繃 ngaang6 baang1 baang1 = being stubborn

紗布繃帶 saa1 bou3 bang1 daai3*2 = gauze bandage

緊繃 gan2 bang1 jing3 beng1 = to stretch taut

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Decimal representation of this word: 繃
Unicode code for this character: U+7e43 (off-site link)

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