拽

zhuài

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Common

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拽

zhuài Verb to pull; to tug at (sth)

拽

yè to drag; to haul

拽

zhuǎi alternate writing of 跩[zhuǎi]

拽

zhuāi to throw; to fling

Definitions

1. to pull
2. to tug at (sth)

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 推 tuī 推 tuī to push Pull vs. push: to push

Related words

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• 拖 tuō 拖 tuō to drag To drag or pull along: to drag

Synonyms

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• 拉 lā 拉 lā to pull When referring to pulling something: to pull
• 扯 chě 扯 chě to pull To pull or tug, often with force: to pull

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Don't confuse 拽 (zhuài) with 拉 (lā). 拽 is more forceful and colloquial, often used for a strong tug or yank.

Formality

拽 is very colloquial; in formal contexts use 拉 (lā) or 拖 (tuō) for pulling.

Example Sentences

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他 拽 住我的袖子。

He tugged at my sleeve.

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Words Containing 拽

• 奶拽 奶拽 nǎi zhuǎi: (slang) (of a young man) cute, with a touch of swagger
• 拖拽 拖拽 tuō yè: to pull
• 拽步 拽步 zhuài bù: to take long strides
• 生拉硬拽 生拉硬拽 shēng lā yìng zhuài: to drag sb along against his will