HSK · Level 80
45 words
Chinese word
纽带
Pronunciation
Pinyinniǔ dài
Meaning
- nounbond
Example
亲情是最牢固的纽带。qīn qíng shì zuì láo gù de niǔ dài
Family affection is the strongest bond.
More examples
教育和交流能成为不同群体之间的纽带。jiào yù hé jiāo liú néng chéng wéi bù tóng qún tǐ zhī jiān de niǔ dài
Education and communication can become a bond between different groups.
Core concept
A tie that holds people or interests together through shared feeling, duty, or benefit.
Common phrases
家庭纽带jiā tíng niǔ dài
family bond
血缘纽带xuè yuán niǔ dài
blood bond
文化纽带wén huà niǔ dài
cultural bond
Similar words
关系guān xì: The connection or relationship that exists between people, things, or groups.
联系lián xì: A connection that grows from communication and ongoing contact between people or organizations.
Definition in Chinese
表示将人与人之间在感情、责任或利益上紧密联系起来的关系或因素，常指维系关系的关键环节。biǎo shì jiāng rén yǔ rén zhī jiān zài gǎn qíng zé rèn huò lì yì shàng jǐn mì lián xì qǐ lái de guān xì huò yīn sù cháng zhǐ wéi xì guān xì de guān jiàn huán jié
Word origin
纽带 (niǔdài, "bond") combines 纽 (niǔ, "knot or fastening") with 带 (dài, "belt or band"), creating the image of a band that keeps people or things joined.
Usage tips
- In everyday Chinese, this word usually suggests a lasting force that helps keep a relationship together, so it is stronger than a brief contact or a simple connection.