同心结
tóngxīnjié
Love knot · trad. 同心結
同心结 (tóngxīnjié) is a traditional Chinese knot that profoundly symbolizes eternal love, unity, and fidelity between two people. It represents an unbreakable bond and is often exchanged by lovers or used in weddings.
What does 同心结 (tóngxīnjié) mean?
同心结 (tóngxīnjié) means “love knot” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “same heart knot / united heart knot.”
When to use it
Poetic and romantic. This term is primarily used in symbolic contexts like gifts, decorations, or wedding ceremonies, rather than in everyday conversation. It is a specific, meaningful type of 'Chinese knot'.
How to pronounce it
Sounds roughly like “tong-SHIN-jyeh.” The first syllable “tong” is a rising tone, “shin” is a high-level tone, and “jyeh” is a rising tone.
Other ways to say it
- 中国结ZhōngguójiéChinese knot (broader category, often includes love knots)
- 连心结liánxīnjiéconnected heart knot (similar meaning, sometimes used interchangeably)
Examples
这个同心结象征着永恒的爱情。
zhège tóngxīnjié xiàngzhēngzhe yǒnghéng de àiqíng.
This love knot symbolizes eternal love.
她亲手编织了一个同心结送给她的爱人。
tā qīnshǒu biānzhī le yī ge tóngxīnjié sònggěi tā de àirén.
She personally wove a love knot to give to her beloved.
在中国的传统婚礼中，同心结是常见的装饰。
zài Zhōngguó de chuántǒng hūnlǐ zhōng, tóngxīnjié shì chángjiàn de zhuāngshì.
In traditional Chinese weddings, love knots are common decorations.
Pro tip: 同心结 is a specific type of 中国结 (Chinese knot). While all 同心结 are 中国结, not all 中国结 are 同心结. 中国结 is a broader category for decorative knots, many of which carry different symbolic meanings.
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