揯 (gèn) - To pull, to drag & to stretch

揯Tone 4

gèn ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

揯 · gèn

To pull, to drag;

to stretch;

to extend;

to strain.

To pull, to dragto stretchto extend

Usage highlights

Pull tightStretch openStrain a musclePull a ropeTaut lineExtend forcefully

Synonyms

  • 拉— to pull
  • 拖— to drag
  • 伸— to stretch

Antonyms

  • 推— to push
  • 缩— to shrink

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He pulled the rope taut (揯紧绳子).
  • The fabric was stretched over the frame (揯开布料).
  • She strained her muscles during the exercise (肌肉揯伤了).

Collocations

  • Pull tight(揯紧)
  • Stretch open(揯开)
  • Strain a muscle(揯伤)
  • Pull a rope(揯绳子)
  • Taut line(揯直的线)
  • Extend forcefully(用力揯)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is relatively rare in modern usage.
  • It appears in some regional dialects and historical texts.
  • The character's structure suggests manual action through the hand radical.

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