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绷
bēng
Description
"绷"常常用来说把东西拉紧，比如绳子或者布拉得很紧。
"绷" is often used to describe tightening something, like pulling a rope or cloth very tight.
它也可以说人绷着脸，就是脸很紧，没有笑，看起来不高兴。
It can also describe a person with a tense face, meaning the face is tight, not smiling, and looks unhappy.
Meanings
绷bēng
to stretch or pull something tight
他把绳子绷得很紧。
He pulled the rope tight.
绷着脸bēngzhe liǎn
to keep a stiff, unsmiling face
他绷着脸，一句话也不说。
He kept a stern face and said nothing.
绷bèng
to burst or crack open suddenly
气球一下子绷开了。
The balloon suddenly burst open.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
绷 stresses tension held taut; 拉 just means to pull without the tight result.
- Etymology
绞丝旁 (纟) marks a thread/cloth-related word, fitting its 'stretch tight' meaning.
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