拉

lā

to pull; to drag

Dictionary entry

to pull; to play (a bowed instrument); to drag

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拉

See it in sentences

帮我拉一下门。

Bāng wǒ lā yíxià mén.

English

Help me pull the door.

他拉着我的手不放。

Tā lā zhe wǒ de shǒu bú fàng.

English

He held my hand and would not let go.

Goes with

  • 拉手hold hands
  • 拉门pull the door
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