捆
kǔn
a bunch; to tie together; bundle
Formation & memory
Break the character into parts you already know.
How to remember it
lash together · Heisig RSH #1862
fingers + 困 trapped
Keyword method from Heisig's Remembering Simplified Hanzi.
Words with 捆
The most common words first — learning a character in context makes it stick.
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 捆扎 | to bundle up with rope (e.g. firewood); to secure with rope (e.g. suitcases on the roof of… | |
| 捆绑 | to bind | |
| 捆缚 | bondage |
Sound family
Characters sharing the sound component 困 — compare how they read.
| Character | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 困 sound part | to surround; to besiege; surrounded, in distress; poor; tired, sleepy | |
| 阃 | threshold; women's quarters | |
| 悃 | honest, sincere; loyal, true |