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扯
chě
Description
"扯"这个字意思是用手拉东西，也可以说随便聊天或者说谎话。
The character "扯" means to pull something with your hand, and it can also mean to chat casually or tell lies.
这个字在口语里很常见，比如"别扯了"就是叫别人不要乱说。
This character is very common in spoken language; for example, "别扯了" means telling someone to stop talking nonsense.
Meanings
扯chě
to pull or tug something
他扯了一下我的衣服。
He tugged at my clothes.
扯chě
to chat casually, to gossip
我们坐在一起扯了很久。
We sat together and chatted for a long time.
扯chě
to talk nonsense (informal)
你别扯了，这不是真的。
Stop talking nonsense, this isn't true.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
扯 is more forceful and casual than 拉; often used in spoken language.
- Usage
瞎扯 and 扯淡 both mean 'talking nonsense', very colloquial.
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