A simple tool consisting of a rope used to dry laundry efficiently.
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- A rope used for hanging wet clothes to dry.
- Commonly found in balconies, gardens, or outdoor areas.
- Essential household item for laundry management.
Overview
- 1概览：晾衣绳（liàngyīshéng）是一种简单实用的生活用品，由耐用的纤维、尼龙或金属丝制成。在现代城市公寓中，它常与晾衣架配合使用，而在乡村或传统住宅中，它是主要的晾晒方式。2) 使用模式：使用时，通常将绳子两端固定在支撑物（如墙壁、柱子或树木）上，保持一定张力，然后用衣夹将衣物固定在绳上，或者直接将衣物搭在绳上。3) 常见语境：晾衣绳多见于家庭阳台、后花园或露天晾晒场。在文学描写中，晾衣绳上随风飘动的衣物常被用来营造生活气息或宁静的乡村氛围。4) 近义词辨析：与“晾衣架”（clothes drying rack）相比，晾衣绳更具灵活性，不占地，但对安装空间有要求；与“晒衣绳”意思基本相同，但在北方口语中更常用“晾衣绳”。
Examples
妈妈把刚洗好的衣服挂在晾衣绳上。
everydayMom hung the freshly washed clothes on the clothesline.
该住宅区严禁在公共区域安装晾衣绳。
formalThe residential area strictly prohibits installing clotheslines in public areas.
快把晾衣绳收一下，要下雨了。
informalQuick, take down the clothesline; it's about to rain.
晾衣绳的广泛使用体现了传统生活方式的延续。
academicThe widespread use of clotheslines reflects the continuation of traditional lifestyles.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
晾衣绳断了
The clothesline snapped.
挂满衣服的晾衣绳
A clothesline full of laundry.
伸缩式晾衣绳
Retractable clothesline.
Often Confused With
A clothes drying rack is a self-standing structure, whereas a clothesline is a flexible rope that requires two points of attachment.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
The term is neutral and commonly used in daily conversation. It is specific to the object used for hanging laundry. Avoid using it in highly formal documents unless describing architectural or residential planning.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse it with 'clothes hanger' (衣架). Remember '晾衣绳' refers to the rope itself, while '衣架' is the individual hanger for a single piece of clothing.
Tips
Use tensioners for better results
Always use a tensioner to keep your clothesline tight. This prevents clothes from bunching up in the middle.
Check weight limits carefully
Do not overload the clothesline with heavy wet items like blankets. This can cause the rope to snap or the supports to fail.
Symbol of domestic life
In many cultures, a clothesline full of laundry is a classic symbol of a lived-in, happy home.
Word Origin
The word is a straightforward compound in Chinese. '晾' comes from the action of drying, '衣' refers to clothing, and '绳' denotes the physical material used.
Cultural Context
In many Chinese households, especially in older neighborhoods, using a clothesline is a shared community experience. It represents a thrifty and eco-friendly lifestyle that values natural sunlight for hygiene.
Memory Tip
Think of '晾' (to air/dry) + '衣' (clothes) + '绳' (rope). It is literally a rope used to air your clothes.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions晾衣绳通常是软质的，需要两端固定，灵活性强且不占空间。晾衣架通常是金属或塑料制成的支架结构，更加稳固且不需要固定在墙上。
可以，但在室内使用时需要确保有足够的空间，且通风良好。如果室内空间有限，通常建议使用伸缩式晾衣绳。
可以通过安装张紧器（turnbuckle）来保持绳索的紧绷度。此外，选择高质量的尼龙绳也有助于减少因重力导致的过度下垂。
在阳光充足的户外或通风良好的阳台最常用。这种方式能利用自然光和风，不仅节能，还能起到杀菌作用。
Test Yourself
妈妈把洗好的床单挂在了院子里的___上。
床单体积较大，通常需要长度较长的晾衣绳进行悬挂晾晒。
小明想在阳光充足的后院晾晒大件被褥，他应该选择？
室外晾衣绳能提供充足的空间和阳光，非常适合晾晒大件物品。
风 / 晾衣绳上 / 的 / 飘动 / 衣服 / 在
正确的语序应该是主语+地点+动作/状态。
Score: /3
Summary
A simple tool consisting of a rope used to dry laundry efficiently.
- A rope used for hanging wet clothes to dry.
- Commonly found in balconies, gardens, or outdoor areas.
- Essential household item for laundry management.
Use tensioners for better results
Always use a tensioner to keep your clothesline tight. This prevents clothes from bunching up in the middle.
Check weight limits carefully
Do not overload the clothesline with heavy wet items like blankets. This can cause the rope to snap or the supports to fail.
Symbol of domestic life
In many cultures, a clothesline full of laundry is a classic symbol of a lived-in, happy home.
Examples
4 of 4妈妈把刚洗好的衣服挂在晾衣绳上。
Mom hung the freshly washed clothes on the clothesline.
该住宅区严禁在公共区域安装晾衣绳。
The residential area strictly prohibits installing clotheslines in public areas.
快把晾衣绳收一下，要下雨了。
Quick, take down the clothesline; it's about to rain.
晾衣绳的广泛使用体现了传统生活方式的延续。
The widespread use of clotheslines reflects the continuation of traditional lifestyles.
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