绞

Traditional: 絞
jiǎo
Dictionary entry
to twist (strands into a thread)

What does 绞 mean?

绞 (jiǎo) has the following dictionary meaning.

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

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How to pronounce 绞

绞
jiǎo
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