卷入

juǎn rù

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to be drawn into
2. to be involved in

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 脱身 tuō shēn 脱身 tuō shēn to get away to extricate oneself, opposite of being drawn in: to get away

Related words

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• 牵连 qiān lián 牵连 qiān lián to implicate to be implicated or involved: to implicate

Synonyms

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• 陷入 xiàn rù 陷入 xiàn rù to sink into both mean to get involved in something, often negative: to sink into

Usage notes

Collocations

卷入 often pairs with 纠纷 (dispute), 争斗 (conflict), or 丑闻 (scandal) to indicate being involved in a negative situation.

Common mistakes

Don't use 卷入 for voluntary involvement in an activity; use 参加 or 参与 instead. 卷入 implies being drawn in against one's will.

Example Sentences

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他不小心 卷入 了这场争论。

He accidentally got involved in this argument.

小船被 卷入 了旋涡。

The small boat was drawn into the whirlpool.

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Child Words of 卷入

• 入 入 rù: to enter
• 卷 卷 juǎn: to roll up
• 卷 卷 juàn: scroll