掕 (líng) - To pull, to drag & to restrain

掕Tone 2

líng ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

林伦

掕 · líng

To pull, to drag;

to restrain;

to detain.

To pull, to dragto restrainto detain.

Usage highlights

Pull tightDetain and arrestDrag alongRestrain movementPull ropeDrag force

Synonyms

  • 拉— to pull, to drag
  • 拖— to pull, to drag, to tow
  • 拽— to pull, to tug

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He pulled the rope tightly (掕紧绳子).
  • The police detained the suspect (掕住嫌疑人).
  • She dragged the heavy box (掕着沉重的箱子).

Collocations

  • Pull tight(掕紧)
  • Detain and arrest(掕捕)
  • Drag along(掕带)
  • Restrain movement(掕制)
  • Pull rope(掕绳)
  • Drag force(掕力)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is relatively rare in modern usage and appears more frequently in classical texts.
  • It carries connotations of physical control and restraint, both literal and metaphorical.

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