Memory phrase for the character: 纵

纵

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Meaning

vertical, longitudinal, north-south, lengthwise

Pronunciation

zòng

Explanation

 Left: thread 纟/糸, right: follow, obey 从 (here: warp threads = the vertical threads on the loom, thus a variation of |||| )

Mnemonic
 
The threads as warp threads are vertical.

Radicals

糸 threadIt has in its upper part the radical "short thread" 幺.
从 to follow, obey




 Vocabulary

操纵 cāo zòng  to operate; to control; to rig; to manipulate
纵横 zòng héng  lit. warp and weft in weaving; vertically and horizontal, criss-crossed
欲擒故纵 yù qín gù zòng  In order to capture, one must let loose.; to loosen the reins only to grasp them better
欲擒故纵 yù qín gù zòng  

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