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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing "lead over" with 牵来 (qiānlái)

    Actions & Events
    Direction & Movement

    Structure

    Subject + 牵来 + Object

    Explanation

    The compound verb 牵来 (qiānlái) means "to lead (something) over" or "to bring by leading," combining 牵 (to lead by hand or rope) and 来 (to come/toward the speaker). It is used when someone brings an animal or person by guiding them physically. It implies movement toward the speaker or a specified location.

    Examples

    • 他把马牵来，让客人骑上去。

      Tā bǎ mǎ qiān lái, ràng kèrén qí shàngqù.

      He led the horse over and let the guest mount it.

    • 爷爷把家里的牛牵来给我们看。

      Yéye bǎ jiālǐ de niú qiān lái gěi wǒmen kàn.

      Grandpa led the family's cow over to show us.

    • 她把小狗牵来，大家都围过来逗它玩。

      Tā bǎ xiǎo gǒu qiān lái, dàjiā dōu wéi guòlái dòu tā wán.

      She brought the puppy over, and everyone gathered around to play with it.

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