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能拉
néng lā
Description
"能拉"是两个字合在一起，"能"表示可以，"拉"是用手把东西往自己这边移动。
"能拉" is two characters combined; "能" means can, and "拉" means to pull something toward oneself with the hand.
我们常说"能拉"表示有力气或有能力去拉动一样东西。
We often say "能拉" to mean having the strength or ability to pull something.
Meanings
能拉néng lā
be able to pull (something)
他很强壮，能拉动这辆车。
He is very strong and can pull this car.
能拉néng lā
be able to play (a bowed string instrument)
她能拉小提琴，也会弹钢琴。
She can play the violin and also the piano.
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Notes
- Etymology
能 (can/able) + 拉 (to pull); a verb phrase, not a fixed word.
- Nuance
拉 is used for bowed instruments like 小提琴, while 弹 is used for keyboards and plucked strings.
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