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牵
qiān
Description
“牵”的意思是用手拉着或者用绳子拉着一个人或者动物一起走。
"牵" means to pull a person or animal along by hand or with a rope.
它也可以表示一件事和另一件事有关系，比如“牵到别人”。
It can also mean that one thing is related to another, as in "牵到别人".
Meanings
牵qiān
to lead or pull along by hand
妈妈牵着孩子的手过马路。
Mom is holding the child's hand while crossing the street.
牵qiān
to involve; to be connected with
这件事牵到很多人。
This matter involves many people.
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Notes
- Etymology
originally depicts leading an ox (牛) with a rope, hence 'to pull along'.
- Nuance
牵 often implies gentle guiding by hand, unlike 拉 which stresses force.
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