牵涉

qiān shè

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to involve
2. implicated

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 无关 wú guān 无关 wú guān unrelated When meaning 'to involve' vs. 'to have nothing to do with'.: unrelated

Related words

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• 牵连 qiān lián 牵连 qiān lián to implicate Often used for negative implications, like being implicated in a crime.: to implicate
• 有关 yǒu guān 有关 yǒu guān to have sth to do with Related or concerned with, often used in neutral or positive contexts.: to have sth to do with

Synonyms

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• 涉及 shè jí 涉及 shè jí to involve When meaning 'to involve' in the sense of relating to or concerning something.: to involve

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Learners often confuse 牵涉 with 涉及, but 牵涉 emphasizes a stronger or more complicated connection, often with negative consequences.

Example Sentences

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这件事 牵涉 很多人。

This matter involves many people.

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Words Containing 牵涉

• 牵涉到 牵涉到 qiān shè dào: to involve

Child Words of 牵涉

• 牵 牵 qiān: to lead along
• 涉 涉 shè: (literary) to wade across a body of water