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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing "drag" with 拖 (tuō)

    Actions & Events
    Direction & Movement

    Structure

    Subject + 拖 + Object

    Explanation

    The verb 拖 (tuō) means "to drag" or "to pull along" and describes the act of moving something or someone by pulling forcefully across a surface. It can also be used figuratively to mean "to delay" or "to procrastinate," as in 拖延 (to procrastinate).

    Examples

    • 孩子拖着书包在地上走,把书包都弄脏了。

      Háizi tuōzhe shūbāo zài dìshàng zǒu, bǎ shūbāo dōu nòng zāng le.

      The child dragged the school bag along the ground and got it all dirty.

    • 这件事不能再拖了,必须今天解决。

      Zhè jiàn shì bù néng zài tuō le, bìxū jīntiān jiějué.

      This matter can't be put off any longer; it must be resolved today.

    • 他拖着沉重的行李箱走了好远的路。

      Tā tuōzhe chénzhòng de xíngli xiāng zǒu le hǎo yuǎn de lù.

      He dragged his heavy suitcase and walked a long way.

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