(jiū) — to grab, to seize, to pull firmly

Définition

揪 means to pull or tug firmly at something (hair, clothes, a rope) and hold on. Less violent snatching than 抢 or quick grasping like 抓/捉 — the focus is on tugging and gripping tightly, often in one spot.

verb
to grabto seizeto pull firmly

Exemples

  • Tā jiū zhù wǒ de gē bo bú fàng.
    He grabbed my arm and wouldn't let go.
  • Bié jiū wǒ de yī fu, huì chě huài de.
    Don't pull my clothes — you'll tear them.
  • Tā yòng lì jiū le yí xià shéng zi, què rèn shì fǒu láo gù.
    She gave the rope a firm tug to check if it was secure.
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