紧箍咒

Traditional form:

緊箍咒

Pinyin (reading):

jǐngūzhòu

Definitions:

• the Band-tightening Spell (in 西遊記／西游记 ( Xīyóu Jì))
• a spell or incantation for controlling sb

Characters:

• 紧 - tense, tight, taut; firm, secure
• 箍 - hoop; to surround, to bind
• 咒 - to curse; to damn; incantation

Traditional characters:

• 緊 - tense, tight, taut; firm, secure
• 箍 - hoop; to surround, to bind
• 咒 - to curse; to damn; incantation