牵

qiān

to lead along

Dictionary entry

to lead along; to pull (an animal on a tether); (bound form) to involve

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牵

See it in sentences

他牵着一匹马。

Tā qiān zhe yì pǐ mǎ.

English

He is leading a horse.

妈妈牵着我的手。

Māma qiān zhe wǒ de shǒu.

English

Mom holds my hand.

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