扥 (dèn) - To pull & to tug

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dèn ｜ 6 strokes ｜ radical: 扌

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扥 · dèn

To pull;

to tug;

to yank;

to drag with force.

To pullto tugto yank

Usage highlights

To pullTo tug atTo yank hardTo pull a ropeTo tug clothingTo drag with force

Synonyms

  • 拉— to pull; to drag
  • 拽— to pull; to tug
  • 拖— to pull; to drag

Antonyms

  • 推— to push
  • 放— to release; to let go

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He gave the rope a hard pull (扥了一下绳子).
  • She tugged at the stuck drawer (扥了扥卡住的抽屉).
  • The dog yanked on its leash (狗扥了扥牵绳).

Collocations

  • To pull(扥一下)
  • To tug at(扥了扥)
  • To yank hard(使劲扥)
  • To pull a rope(扥绳子)
  • To tug clothing(扥衣服)
  • To drag with force(用力扥)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 扥 is a colloquial character primarily used in Northern Mandarin dialects.
  • It describes a specific type of forceful, often jerky, pulling action.

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