揁 (zhēng) - Zheng — to pull, to tug & to draw

揁Tone 1

zhēng ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

丈志

揁 · zhēng

Zheng — to pull, to tug;

to draw;

to stretch;

to attract.

Zheng — to pull, to tugto drawto stretch

Usage highlights

Pull tautAttract attentionDraw curtainsTug ropeStretch elasticMagnetic attraction

Synonyms

  • 拉— to pull, to drag
  • 拖— to pull, to tow
  • 引— to lead, to attract
  • 牵— to pull, to lead

Antonyms

  • 推— to push
  • 放— to release, to let go
  • 松— to loosen, to relax

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He pulled the rope taut (揁紧绳子).
  • The magnet attracts iron (磁铁揁铁).
  • She drew the curtain closed (揁上窗帘).
  • The performance attracted a large audience (演出揁来大批观众).

Collocations

  • Pull taut(揁紧)
  • Attract attention(揁引注意)
  • Draw curtains(揁窗帘)
  • Tug rope(揁绳子)
  • Stretch elastic(揁弹力)
  • Magnetic attraction(磁力揁引)

Idioms

  • Pull and stretch(揁拉伸展)
  • Attract like a magnet(如磁揁铁)
  • Draw the bow and aim(揁弓瞄准)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical texts describing physical pulling or drawing actions.
  • In modern usage, it can metaphorically describe attracting attention or interest.
  • The character is relatively rare in contemporary Chinese.

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