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引入 (yǐn rù) — to introduce (something new from outside); to bring in

Definition

引入 means to bring in or introduce something new from outside — systems, methods, policies, or people into a project. 引进 is closer for technology/talent from abroad; 介绍 is for introducing people or presenting a topic.

verb
to introduce (something new from outside)to bring in

Examples

  • 引入。
    Zhè jiā gōng sī jué dìng cóng guó wài yǐn rù xīn jì shù.
    This company decided to introduce new technology from abroad.
  • 引入。
    Shì tā bǎ wǒ yǐn rù le zhè ge xiàng mù.
    It was he who brought me into this project.
  • 引入。
    Zhèng fǔ zhèng zài yǐn rù xīn de huán bǎo zhèng cè.
    The government is introducing new environmental policies.

Origin

Compound word
构词法gòucífǎ
补充bǔchōngVerb + complement

An action followed by its result or direction.

引yǐnlead
入rùin

“引” (lead) and “入” (in) together mean to draw something in.

Characters in this word

Two or more meaningful parts placed together so that their meanings combine into a new one.

  • 弓弓gōngbow
  • 丿丿piěindicatory stroke

引 is made from 弓, a bow, and 丿, a short slant stroke added at the place where the string is pulled, marking the action of drawing or pulling.

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An abstract idea shown by a mark or a diagram rather than by a picture of an object.

入 is drawn as an arrowhead, indicating 'to enter'.

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HSK 3.0 Level 6Abstract Concepts

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