The Chinese word 拉 can have multiple meanings depending on the context. It can mean “to pull”, “to drag”, or “to draw”. It is commonly used to describe physical actions, such as pulling a door or dragging a suitcase. It can also be used metaphorically, such as “pulling someone’s leg” or “drawing a conclusion”. In addition, 拉 can be used as a prefix to indicate a certain action, such as 拉手, which means “to hold hands”. Overall, 拉 is a versatile word with various meanings and usages in Chinese.
Translation
Verb: to pull
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 他正在拉着一只大箱子走路 | tā zhèngzài lāzhe yī zhī dà xiāngzi zǒulù | He is pulling a large box while walking |
| 她的朋友来拉她去参加派对 | tā de péngyǒu lái lā tā qù cānjiā pàiduì | Her friend came to take her to the party |
| 他们一起拉着绳子向上爬 | tāmen yīqǐ lāzhe shéngzi xiàng shàng pá | They pulled the rope together and climbed up |
| 他用力拉门，但是门没有打开 | tā yòng lì lā mén, dànshì mén méiyǒu dǎkāi | He pulled the door hard, but it didn’t open |
| 我们需要拉紧绳子才能固定帐篷 | wǒmen xūyào lā jǐn shéngzi cái néng gùdìng zhàngpéng | We need to pull the ropes tight to secure the tent |
| 她拉着小狗走在街上 | tā lāzhe xiǎo gǒu zǒu zài jiē shàng | She walked on the street while pulling her little dog |
| 他们拉着船划过湖面 | tāmen lāzhe chuán huá guò hú miàn | They pulled the boat across the lake |
| 我需要拉紧鞋带才能跑步 | wǒ xūyào lā jǐn xié dài cái néng pǎobù | I need to pull my shoelaces tight to go for a run |
HSK
拉 is part of HSK Level 4 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 2.
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