Definition
拖 (tuō) means 'to drag' — pulling something along a surface, often with effort or resistance. It differs from 拉 (lā, general 'pull') and 拽 (zhuài, a forceful yank); 拖 also extends to 'mop the floor' and 'delay, drag on'.
verb
to dragto towto trailto mop (the floor)to delayto drag on
Easily confused
- 脱tuōsound-aliketo take off (clothing, shoes, accessories)
- 托tuōsound-aliketo support with the hand or palm; to hold up
- 妥tuǒsound-alikesuitable; appropriate; adequate
- 驮tuósound-aliketo carry (a load on the back of an animal)
Examples
- 拖。Tā tuō zhe xínglǐxiāng zǒu guò zǒuláng.He dragged the suitcase through the corridor.
- 拖。Tā měitiān dōu yào tuō yí biàn dìbǎn.She has to mop the floor every day.
- 拖，。Zhège huìyì bié tuō le, kuài diǎn juédìng ba.Don't drag out this meeting, make a decision quickly.
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