shù​shēn

to bind oneself

  • created sense approved 束身 · shù​shēn · to bind oneself — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    束身

    shù​shēn

    to bind oneself

    To bind one's body as a sign of submission or surrender; literally to tie oneself up with rope to face justice.

    束 (literal) → 束 · shù · to bind 身 (literal) → 身 · shēn · self

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  • created sense approved 束身 · shù​shēn · to exercise self-control — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    束身

    shù​shēn

    to exercise self-control

    To restrain oneself or act with discipline; to keep one's behavior within proper bounds.

    束 (literal) → 束 · shù · to restrain 身 (literal) → 身 · shēn · conduct

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  • created sense approved 束身 · shù​shēn · to wrap the body — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    束身

    shù​shēn

    to wrap the body

    To wrap or bind the body, as with tight-fitting clothing or armor.

    束 (literal) → 束 · shù · to bind 身 (literal) → 身 · shēn · body

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