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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing being drawn into something with 卷入 (juǎnrù)

    Actions & Events
    Passive & Receiving

    Structure

    Subject + 被 + 卷入 + Situation

    Explanation

    卷入 (juǎnrù) means "to be drawn into," "to get involved in," or "to be swept up in" and describes being pulled into a situation, often unwillingly. It frequently appears in passive constructions with 被 and is used for conflicts, disputes, or crises. For example, 被卷入战争 means "to be drawn into a war."

    Examples

    • 他不想被卷入这场纠纷中。

      Tā bù xiǎng bèi juǎnrù zhè chǎng jiūfēn zhōng.

      He doesn't want to get dragged into this dispute.

    • 很多无辜的平民被卷入了这场冲突。

      Hěn duō wúgū de píngmín bèi juǎnrù le zhè chǎng chōngtū.

      Many innocent civilians were dragged into this conflict.

    • 公司因为合同问题被卷入了一场官司。

      Gōngsī yīnwèi hétong wèntí bèi juǎnrù le yī chǎng guānsī.

      The company got dragged into a lawsuit due to contract issues.

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