拉 (lā) — how to say "to pull" in Chinese

To pull, to drag

Radicals / Keys

Hand

#64 · shǒu · 4 strokes

Synonyms

to pull, to lead

qiān · of animals, hands

to drag, to pull

zhuài · forceful, resistant

Examples

那个箱子太重了,我一个人不动,你能来帮我一下吗?

That box is too heavy, I can't pull it alone, can you come and help me?

我一下。

Please pull me up.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "to pull" in Chinese?

"to pull" in Chinese is 拉 (lā).

What does 拉 mean in English?

拉 (lā) means "To pull, to drag".

How is 拉 pronounced?

It is pronounced lā (written as la). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "to pull" in Chinese characters?

It is written 拉.

What HSK level is 拉?

拉 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.

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