挻 (shān) - To pull out & to draw out

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shān ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

姗善

挻 · shān

To pull out;

to draw out;

to extend;

to stretch;

to lead;

to provoke;

to incite.

To pull outto draw outto extend

Usage highlights

Pull outExtend longLead troopsProvoke troubleStretch forwardDraw a bow

Synonyms

  • 拉— to pull
  • 抽— to draw out
  • 伸— to extend
  • 引— to lead

Antonyms

  • 推— to push
  • 缩— to shrink
  • 收— to retract

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He pulled out a sword from its sheath (挻剑出鞘).
  • The road extends into the distance (道路挻向远方).
  • His words provoked conflict (他的话挻起争端).

Collocations

  • Pull out(挻出)
  • Extend long(挻长)
  • Lead troops(挻兵)
  • Provoke trouble(挻祸)
  • Stretch forward(挻进)
  • Draw a bow(挻弓)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese texts but is rarely used in modern vernacular.
  • In historical military contexts, it could refer to leading troops or drawing weapons.
  • The character combines the hand radical (扌) with the phonetic component 延 (yán), suggesting extension or drawing out.

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