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卷入

juǎn rù
HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

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

Word relationships

Antonyms

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脱身
tuō shēn

to get away

to extricate oneself, opposite of being drawn in

Related words

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牵连
qiān lián

to implicate

to be implicated or involved

Synonyms

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陷入
xiàn rù

to sink into

both mean to get involved in something, often negative

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
rù

to enter

卷
juǎn

to roll up

卷
juàn

scroll