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    Expressing 'to pull' or 'to drag' with 拉 (lā)

    Actions & Events
    Manner & Method

    Structure

    拉 + 着 + Object

    Explanation

    拉 (lā) is a verb meaning 'to pull' or 'to drag.' It describes the action of drawing something toward oneself or holding onto it. The construction 拉着 uses the aspect particle 着 to indicate a continuous holding action, as in 拉着手 (holding hands).

    Examples

    • 别拉我的衣服，会拉坏的！

      Bié lā wǒ de yīfu, huì lā huài de!

      Don't pull my clothes, you'll ruin them!

    • 他用力拉开了那扇沉重的门。

      Tā yònglì lā kāi le nà shàn chénzhòng de mén.

      He pulled open the heavy door with force.

    • 她拉着行李箱匆匆走进了车站。

      Tā lāzhe xínglǐ xiāng cōngcōng zǒujìn le chēzhàn.

      She pulled her suitcase and hurried into the station.

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