jǐ

掎

Character · Verb

pull; drag; tug

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Meanings

2 senses · 4 examples
1.

verb

to hold onto; to pull and hold back

literary

In classical literature, often describes physically holding onto someone or something, preventing them from moving forward.

Tā他
jǐ掎
qí其
yī衣
jiǎo角
 ，
bù不
ràng让
qí其
lí离
qù去
 。

He held onto the corner of his garment, not letting him leave.

Qún群
chén臣
jǐ掎
zhī之
 ，
ér而
bù不
dé得
xíng行
 。

The ministers pulled and held him back, so he could not proceed.

2.

verb

to pull; to tug; to drag along

literary

Describes the action of pulling something, often with effort. Used in classical texts.

Jǐ掎
cháng裳
lián连
mèi袂
 ，
gòng共
fù赴
shèng盛
huì会
 。

Pulling on each other's robes and linking sleeves, they went together to the grand gathering.

Fēng风
jǐ掎
lín林
mǎng莽
 ，
shēng声
shì势
hào浩
dà大
 。

The wind tugged at the forest undergrowth, creating a mighty sound.