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)
Mnemonic
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The threads as warp threads are vertical.
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Vocabulary
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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