() - To pull & to drag

Tone 4

là | 13 strokes | radical:

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To pull;

to drag;

to tear apart.

To pullto dragto tear apart.

Usage highlights

To pull tightTo tear openTo drag alongTo pull apartTo haul with force

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He pulled the rope taut (揧紧绳子).
  • The fabric was torn apart (布料被揧开).
  • She dragged the heavy box across the floor (揧动重箱子).

Collocations

  • To pull tight(揧紧)
  • To tear open(揧开)
  • To drag along(揧动)
  • To pull apart(揧断)
  • To haul with force(揧力)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is archaic and rarely used in modern Chinese.
  • It appears primarily in classical texts or specialized dictionaries.

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