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拉

lā

Description

“拉”是一个很常用的动词,意思是用手把东西往自己这边或者某个方向移动。

"拉" is a very common verb meaning to use your hand to move something towards yourself or in a certain direction.

它也可以表示拉小提琴、拉肚子等很多意思。

It can also mean many things like playing the violin or having diarrhea.

Meanings

拉lā

to pull; to drag

他拉着我的手过马路。

He held my hand while crossing the street.

拉lā

to play (a bowed string instrument)

她会拉小提琴。

She can play the violin.

拉肚子lā dùzi

to have diarrhea

我昨天吃坏了,一直拉肚子。

I got sick from something I ate yesterday and have had diarrhea ever since.

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Notes

  • Nuance

    拉 is pulling toward you, while 推 (tuī) means pushing away.

  • Usage

    with music, 拉 is used for bowed instruments like violin, not plucked ones.

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