纽带

紐帶
niǔdài
noun HSK 7-9 #14,973

Measure Word

纽带 tiáo

Meanings

  1. 1 tie; link; bond

Examples

HSK 3
Yǔyán shì wénhuà jiāoliú de niǔdài.
Language is a bond for cultural exchange.
HSK 5
Zhège zǔzhī qǐdào le liánjiē gèfāng de niǔdài zuòyòng.
This organization serves as a link connecting all parties.

Tips

usage
纽带 is almost always used figuratively for abstract connections: 友谊的纽带 (bonds of friendship), 经济纽带 (economic ties). The literal meaning of 'ribbon/strap' is rarely used.

Stroke Order

niǔ
dài