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拉 (lā) vs 扯 (chě) — use 抻 (chēn) when emphasizing the act of stretching or drawing out something gradually, rather than just pulling or tearing.
Be cautious of using 抻 in formal contexts, as it is more common in informal speech. A common mistake is confusing 抻 with 拉 (lā), which also means 'to pull', but is used more broadly. The collocation 抻开 (chēn kāi) means 'to stretch open' and is frequently used.
While 抻 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it is helpful for intermediate learners to understand physical actions. This word connects with other action verbs, so learners should focus on similar verbs like 拉 (lā) and 推 (tuī) to expand their vocabulary.
Learners often confuse 抻 with 拉, using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我拉面团' (Wǒ lā miàntuán) instead of '我抻面团' (Wǒ chēn miàntuán) when specifically referring to stretching dough is incorrect.
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Etymology of 抻
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How to say to pull in Chinese
“to pull” in Chinese is抻
The character 抻 (chēn) means 'to pull', 'to stretch', or 'to draw something out'. It is commonly used in contexts involving physical actions, such as pulling a rope or stretching dough. The verb conveys an action that involves extension or elongation.
When to use 抻
Be cautious of using 抻 in formal contexts, as it is more common in informal speech. A common mistake is confusing 抻 with 拉 (lā), which also means 'to pull', but is used more broadly. The collocation 抻开 (chēn kāi) means 'to stretch open' and is frequently used.
抻 or something close to it
拉 (lā) vs 扯 (chě) — use 抻 (chēn) when emphasizing the act of stretching or drawing out something gradually, rather than just pulling or tearing.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 抻 with 拉, using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我拉面团' (Wǒ lā miàntuán) instead of '我抻面团' (Wǒ chēn miàntuán) when specifically referring to stretching dough is incorrect.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 抻
You can say '我在抻面团' (Wǒ zài chēn miàntuán) which means 'I am stretching the dough'.
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