摱 (màn) - To pull, drag, or haul & to stretch or extend

摱Tone 4

màn ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

伦妙

摱 · màn

To pull, drag, or haul;

to stretch or extend;

to draw out.

To pull, drag, or haulto stretch or extendto draw out.

Usage highlights

Pull tightDrag alongHaul goodsStretch outTug forcefullyDraw a bow

Synonyms

  • 拉— to pull, drag
  • 拖— to drag, pull along
  • 拽— to pull, tug
  • 牵— to lead, pull

Antonyms

  • 推— to push
  • 压— to press down

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He pulled the rope taut (摱紧绳子).
  • She dragged the heavy box across the floor (摱动箱子).
  • The truck hauled the logs (摱运木材).
  • They stretched the canvas over the frame (摱开帆布).

Collocations

  • Pull tight(摱紧)
  • Drag along(摱动)
  • Haul goods(摱货)
  • Stretch out(摱开)
  • Tug forcefully(用力摱)
  • Draw a bow(摱弓)

Idioms

  • Pull with all one's might(死摱硬拽)
  • Drag and haul laboriously(摱来摱去)
  • Stretch to the limit(摱到极限)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character depicts the physical action of pulling or dragging, often with considerable effort.
  • Used in various dialects and regional speech, though not among the most common characters in modern Standard Mandarin.
  • The hand radical (扌) clearly indicates its connection to manual actions and physical exertion.

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