拉长 (lā cháng) — to lengthen, to elongate (by pulling); to prolong (time), to extend (scope)
Definition
A verb meaning 'to lengthen or prolong' by pulling or stretching — literally 'pull long'. Unlike 延长 (more formal/written, often abstract timing or scope), 拉长 is concrete and physical, and also describes a face falling (脸拉长).
verb
to lengthento elongate (by pulling)to prolong (time)to extend (scope)
Examples
- 拉长。Tā bǎ xiàng pí jīn lā cháng le.She stretched the rubber band longer.
- ，。Huì yì shí jiān lā dé tài cháng, dà jiā dōu lèi le.The meeting was prolonged too long; everyone was tired.
- ，。Tā tīng le zhè huà, liǎn yí xià zi lā cháng le.When he heard this, his face immediately fell (lengthened).
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