tào​láo

to tie down

  • created sense approved 套牢 · tào​láo · to tie down — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    tào​láo

    to tie down

    To tie something down firmly with a rope or lasso; to immobilize by binding.

    套, 牢

    套 (literal) → 套 · tào · to harness 牢 (literal) → 牢 · láo · firm

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  • created sense approved 套牢 · tào​láo · to be trapped — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    tào​láo

    to be trapped

    To be stuck or tied down by a person (such as a romantic partner), situation, or rigid format

    套, 牢

    套 (literal) → 套 · tào · trap 牢 (literal) → 牢 · láo · firm

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  • created sense approved 套牢 · tào​láo · to be trapped in the market — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    tào​láo

    to be trapped in the market

    In finance, to be unable to sell stocks or assets because the price has dropped, resulting in capital being locked up for a long time.

    套, 牢

    套 (literal) → 套 · tào · trap 牢 (literal) → 牢 · láo · firm

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