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引入 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
引入yǐnrùto draw intoHSK 6, unknown, 6 strokes, rank #14807, Hard
引入yǐnrùto pull intoHSK 6, unknown, 6 strokes, rank #14807, Hard
引入yǐnrùto introduceHSK 6, unknown, 6 strokes, rank #14807, Hard
yǐnrù(yin3ru4)yin ru T3
  1. 1to draw into
  2. 2to pull into
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March 24, 2026

引入yǐnrù(yin3ru4)

引入 (yǐn rù) means to draw or pull someone or something into a situation or context. It is commonly used in both formal and informal settings to describe introducing ideas, topics, or people into a discussion or process.

Strokes6Frequency#14807DifficultyHard
Cultural note

In Chinese academia and business, proper introduction of ideas or people is crucial for building relationships. 引入 is often seen in formal presentations where the speaker introduces new concepts to the audience.

Memory tip

Imagine a magician (引, yǐn) pulling a rabbit out of a hat (入, rù) to introduce it to the audience. The visual of drawing something into view helps connect the characters to their meaning.

Meanings of 引入

yǐnrù(yin3ru4)
1to draw into
2to pull into
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引入Simplified
6Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6AdvancedCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

引入 (yǐn rù) vs 介绍 (jiè shào): use 引入 when emphasizing the act of bringing something into a situation, while 介绍 is more about presenting or introducing someone or something in a general context.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 引入 with similar phrases like 引导 (yǐn dǎo), which means to guide. 引入 is used specifically for introductions, while 引导 implies leading or directing. It’s often used in academic or business contexts.

HSK Study Tips

Though not on the official HSK list, 引入 connects with words around discussing topics or ideas. Focus on understanding its usage in formal documents or presentations as it can enhance your vocabulary in professional contexts.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 引入 with 引导 (yǐn dǎo), leading to sentences like '我引导这个话题' (I guide this topic), which should be '我引入这个话题' (I introduce this topic).

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Component characters

引yǐnto draw (e.g. a bow)
HSK 64 strokes弓
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入rùto enter
HSK 42 strokes入
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How to say to draw into in Chinese

“to draw into” in Chinese is引入yǐnrù

引入 (yǐn rù) means to draw or pull someone or something into a situation or context. It is commonly used in both formal and informal settings to describe introducing ideas, topics, or people into a discussion or process.

When to use 引入

Be careful not to confuse 引入 with similar phrases like 引导 (yǐn dǎo), which means to guide. 引入 is used specifically for introductions, while 引导 implies leading or directing. It’s often used in academic or business contexts.

引入 or something close to it

引入 (yǐn rù) vs 介绍 (jiè shào): use 引入 when emphasizing the act of bringing something into a situation, while 介绍 is more about presenting or introducing someone or something in a general context.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 引入 with 引导 (yǐn dǎo), leading to sentences like '我引导这个话题' (I guide this topic), which should be '我引入这个话题' (I introduce this topic).

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While it can be used informally, it is more suited to formal contexts like meetings or presentations.

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