involve; entangle; implicate
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to involve; to entangle; to implicate
Describes being caught up in complicated situations, emotions, or relationships that are difficult to resolve. Often carries a negative connotation of being burdened or troubled.
Zhè这
jiàn件
shì事
qiān牵
chán缠
le了
xǔ许
duō多
rén人
。
This matter involved many people.
Tā他
bèi被
jiā家
shì事
qiān牵
chán缠
，
wú无
fǎ法
zhuān专
xīn心
gōng工
zuò作
。
He was entangled in family affairs and couldn't concentrate on his work.
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Zhè这
duàn段
qíng情
gǎn感
qiān牵
chán缠
le了
tā她
hěn很
duō多
nián年
。
This emotional entanglement troubled her for many years.
Zhài债
wù务
wèn问
tí题
yī一
zhí直
qiān牵
chán缠
zhe着
zhè这
jiā家
gōng公
sī司
。
Debt issues have been plaguing this company continuously.