(līn) — to carry in one's hand; to lift up (by a handle or strap)

Definition

拎 (līn) means to carry something light by its handle or strap in one hand. Unlike 抬 (lifting something with effort, often by two people) or 挎 (slung over the arm), 拎 implies a small, easy grip.

verb
to carry in one's handto lift up (by a handle or strap)

Examples

  • Tā līn zhe yí gè gòu wù dài zǒu jìn chāo shì.
    She walked into the supermarket carrying a shopping bag in her hand.
  • Dōng xī tài zhòng le, wǒ yí gè rén līn bú dòng.
    The things are too heavy; I can't carry them by myself.
  • Tā līn qǐ dì shàng de xiāng zi jiù pǎo le chū qù.
    He picked up the suitcase from the ground and ran out.

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