卷进 (juǎn) — to be drawn into (a situation, trouble, etc.), to get involved in (often unwillingly)
Definition
A colloquial verb meaning to be swept or drawn into a situation, often against one's will. Pairs naturally with 被 in passive sentences to mark the unwilling subject.
verb
to be drawn into (a situation, trouble, etc.)to get involved in (often unwillingly)
Examples
- 卷进。Tā bù xiǎng juǎn zhè chǎng zhēng lùn.He doesn't want to be drawn into this argument.
- 卷进。Zhè jiàn shì kě néng huì juǎn hěn duō wú gū de rén.This matter might involve many innocent people.
- 卷进。Tā yīn wèi hào qí bèi juǎn le nà qǐ chǒu wén.He was drawn into that scandal out of curiosity.
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