挂绳
The English word "lanyard" is 挂绳 in Mandarin.
挂绳 refers to a lanyard, a cord worn around the neck, shoulder or wrist and attached to a small object to be carried. This term is used for both decorative lanyards and functional ones used for keys, ID badges or small electronics.
Meaning: cord worn around the neck, shoulder, or wrist which is attached to a small object to be carried (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word 挂绳 is composed of 挂, meaning "to hang" and 绳, meaning "rope" or "cord".
Did you know?
- The character 挂 is also used in the term 挂号, which means to register for a medical appointment, sharing a sense of 'attaching' oneself to a record.
- In modern youth culture, 挂绳 are frequently used to display 'charms' or small plush toys, turning a functional office item into a form of personal fashion expression.
- The character 绳 in 挂绳 is also found in the word 绳索, which refers to much heavier, industrial-strength ropes.
Examples in context
- 我的挂绳找不到了，可能掉在外面了。I can't find my lanyard, it might have dropped outside.
- 这个系带很结实，用来扣钥匙很方便。This lanyard is durable and convenient for holding keys.
- 你需要一个绳带来系手机。You need a lanyard to attach your mobile phone.
- 这根挂绳是什么颜色的？Zhè gēn guàshéng shì shénme yánsè de?What color is this lanyard?
- 我的工牌有一根挂绳。Wǒ de gōngpái yǒu yī gēn guàshéng.My ID badge has a lanyard.
Example conversation
Haoran and Jiayi are preparing for a conference.
- 浩然 Haoran佳怡，你看到我的挂绳了吗？Jiāyí, nǐ kàndào wǒ de guàshéng le ma?Jiayi, have you seen my lanyard?
- 佳怡 Jiayi它就在你的桌子上。Tā jiù zài nǐ de zhuōzi shàng.It is right on your desk.
- 浩然 Haoran谢谢，我刚才找不到它。Xièxiè, wǒ gāngcái zhǎobùdào tā.Thanks, I couldn't find it just now.
- 佳怡 Jiayi没关系，快准备出发吧。Méiguānxì, kuài zhǔnbèi chūfā ba.No problem, let's get ready to go.
