yuán
yǐn

common

Meaning of 援引

援引 means to quote; to cite; to adduce; to recommend; to promote; to introduce someone for a position. Pronounced yuán yǐn.

  • to quote; to cite; to adduce
  • to recommend; to promote; to introduce someone for a position

Definitions & Examples

zài
lùn
wén
zhōng
yuán
yǐn
le
duō
quán
wēi
liào
lái
zhī
chí
de
guān
diǎn
 

He cited many authoritative sources in his paper to support his views.

shī
yuán
yǐn
tiáo
wén
wèi
dāng
shì
rén
jìn
xíng
biàn
 

The lawyer cited legal provisions to defend the client.

Zài
biàn
lùn
zhōng
 
jīng
cháng
yuán
yǐn
shǐ
diǎn
lái
zēng
qiáng
shuō
 

In debates, he often quotes historical allusions to enhance his persuasiveness.