mediate; act as a matchmaker; serve as a go-between
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to mediate; to act as a matchmaker or go-between; to bring people together
informalA metaphorical expression derived from 'pulling a string/thread' to connect two sides. Commonly used for matchmaking, networking, or facilitating business deals. Can imply a more informal or personal connection.
Tā他
liǎ俩
jiāo交
péng朋
you友
shì是
wǒ我
lā拉
de的
xiàn线
。
I was the one who introduced them and helped them become friends.
Zhè这
cì次
hé合
zuò作
néng能
chéng成
gōng功
，
duō多
kuī亏
le了
Lǎo老
Wáng王
zài在
zhōng中
jiān间
lā拉
xiàn线
。
This collaboration succeeded thanks to Lao Wang serving as the intermediary.
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Wǒ我
gū姑
mā妈
zǒng总
xǐ喜
huan欢
gěi给
nián年
qīng轻
rén人
lā拉
xiàn线
，
dāng当
hóng红
niáng娘
。
My aunt always likes to play matchmaker and introduce young people to each other.