扽 (dèn) - To tug sharply & to pull with a jerk

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dèn ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 扌

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扽 · dèn

To tug sharply;

to pull with a jerk;

to yank.

To tug sharplyto pull with a jerkto yank.

Usage highlights

Tug sharplyYank a ropePull cloth tautJerk the fishing lineTug at clothes

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 推— to push
  • 放— to release

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He gave the rope a sharp tug (扽了一下绳子).
  • The fisherman yanked the fishing line (扽鱼线).
  • Please pull the cloth taut (把布扽直).

Collocations

  • Tug sharply(扽一下)
  • Yank a rope(扽绳子)
  • Pull cloth taut(扽布)
  • Jerk the fishing line(扽鱼线)
  • Tug at clothes(扽衣服)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in colloquial and dialectal speech, especially in Northern Chinese dialects.
  • Often describes quick, sharp pulling motions in everyday activities like fishing or adjusting fabric.

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