Chinese words · HSK 7–9

绷

bēngTraditional 繃

to stretch tight; to bind

Every meaning

bēng

  1. to stretch tight; to bind
  2. (slang) to keep it together (as in 绷不住)
  3. to spring; to bounce

běng

  1. to keep a straight face; to look stern

bèng

  1. to crack; to split

Words with 绷

Meanings are from Mandarin The Wild’s own dictionary. Levels follow the official HSK word list (the exam’s 2025 syllabus, levels 7–9 shown together).