Definition
This character has two pronunciations. The common reading is zōng, meaning 'comprehensive' or 'to sum up', appearing in words like 综合 (zōnghé, comprehensive) and 综述 (zōngshù, summary). The reading zèng (as in this row) is a rare bound form referring to a heddle, a part of a loom used in weaving. The existing gloss 'comprehensive; aggregate; composite' actually corresponds to the zōng reading, not zèng. This row's pinyin is zèng, so the gloss is likely a data error.
b.f.
(bound form) heddle (part of a loom)
Examples
- 综。Zhè zhǒng zhībùjī de zèng sī hěn xì.The heddle wires of this loom are very thin.
- 综。Lǎo gōngrén zhèngzài tiáozhěng zèng kuàng.The old worker is adjusting the heddle frame.
- 综。zèngkuàng shì zhībùjī shàng de zhòngyào bùjiàn.The heddle frame is an important part of the loom.
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