Definition
羁绊 is a literary, formal verb meaning 'to hinder, restrain, or tie down' — often used in abstract contexts where emotional, familial, or social obligations prevent freedom of action. It can also function as a noun ('a bond, a tie') in phrases like 情感的羁绊 ('emotional bond/tie'). You'll encounter it in writing, speeches, and serious discussions, not in casual conversation.
v.
to hinderto restrainto tie down (used in formal/literary contexts)
Examples
- 羁绊，。Tā bù xiǎng bèi jiātíng jī bàn, juédìng qù guówài fāzhǎn.He didn't want to be tied down by family, so he decided to go abroad for development.
- 羁绊。Zhèxiē chuántǒng guānniàn jī bàn le shèhuì de fāzhǎn.These traditional concepts have hindered the development of society.
- 羁绊，。Tā zhōngyú bǎituō le guòqù de jī bàn, kāishǐ le xīn shēnghuó.She finally broke free from the bonds of the past and started a new life.
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