扯
pull; tear; chat
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesverb
to pull; to drag; to tug
Often used for pulling people or objects. It can also be used metaphorically, as in '扯开嗓子' (to shout at the top of one's voice).
The little boy tugged hard on his mother's sleeve.
Without a word, he pulled me and ran outside.
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The frightened horse broke the reins by pulling.
Don't always hold me back.
In a fit of anger, he pulled the poster down from the wall.
verb
to tear; to rip off
Refers to tearing fabric, paper, or similar materials. Also used for pulling something off a surface.
Waiter, please tear three chi of red cloth for me.
The child angrily tore the homework book to pieces.
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The wind was so strong it tore the tent.
She carefully tore the stamp off the envelope.
The old wallpaper is hard to rip off the wall.
verb
to chat idly; to gossip; to ramble
informalUsed for casual, often lengthy and unfocused conversation. Often appears in phrases like '闲扯' or '东拉西扯'.
We old classmates got together and chatted idly all afternoon.
Stop rambling on about everything and get to the point!
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In the meeting room, everyone was gossiping about last night's football match.
He just likes to gossip with people; there's not a serious word from him.
The two neighbors chatted about family matters at the door for a long time.