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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
拉动lādòngto pull; (fig.) to stimulate (economic activity); to motivate (people to do sth)HSK 7, v, 14 strokes, rank #29637, Very Hard
lādòng(la1dong4)la dong T1
  1. 1to pull
  2. 2(fig.) to stimulate (economic activity)
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March 24, 2026

拉动lādòng(la1dong4)

拉动 (lā dòng) means 'to pull' or 'to drive forward' in a figurative sense, often used in contexts such as motivating or advancing a situation or action. It can refer to economic stimulation, as in '拉动经济' (to drive the economy), or physical pulling in a more literal context, like pulling an object towards oneself.

Strokes14Frequency#29637DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the concept of 拉动 is often associated with the government's role in driving economic growth through policies that encourage consumption and investment, reflecting the importance of collective action.

Memory tip

Think of 拉 (lā) as a hand reaching out to 'pull' something, while 动 (dòng) resembles movement. Imagine a person pulling a cart forward, symbolizing the idea of driving something into action.

Meanings of 拉动

lādòng(la1dong4)
1to pull
2(fig.) to stimulate (economic activity)
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拉动Simplified
14Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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推动 (tūn dòng) — use 拉动 when emphasizing the act of pulling or drawing something towards oneself, while 推动 focuses on pushing or promoting forward movement.

Usage Notes

拉动 is often used in both formal and informal contexts, typically in discussions related to economics or motivation. A common mistake is confusing it with 推动 (tuī dòng), which means 'to push forward'; remember that 拉动 involves pulling. Be mindful of the tones, as incorrect pronunciation can alter the meaning.

HSK Study Tips

Although 拉动 is not specifically listed in HSK levels, it is useful for learners at HSK 4 and above who are exploring more complex phrases. Focus on how it's used in economic discussions and practice using it in sentences about motivation.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 拉动 with 推动 (tuī dòng) and use them interchangeably. For instance, saying '推动经济' instead of '拉动经济' when referring to stimulating the economy is incorrect; remember that 拉动 emphasizes pulling or driving forward.

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Component characters

拉lāto pull
HSK 48 strokes扌
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动dòngto use
HSK 26 strokes力
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How to say to pull in Chinese

“to pull” in Chinese is拉动lādòng

拉动 (lā dòng) means 'to pull' or 'to drive forward' in a figurative sense, often used in contexts such as motivating or advancing a situation or action. It can refer to economic stimulation, as in '拉动经济' (to drive the economy), or physical pulling in a more literal context, like pulling an object towards oneself.

When to use 拉动

拉动 is often used in both formal and informal contexts, typically in discussions related to economics or motivation. A common mistake is confusing it with 推动 (tuī dòng), which means 'to push forward'; remember that 拉动 involves pulling. Be mindful of the tones, as incorrect pronunciation can alter the meaning.

拉动 or something close to it

推动 (tūn dòng) — use 拉动 when emphasizing the act of pulling or drawing something towards oneself, while 推动 focuses on pushing or promoting forward movement.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 拉动 with 推动 (tuī dòng) and use them interchangeably. For instance, saying '推动经济' instead of '拉动经济' when referring to stimulating the economy is incorrect; remember that 拉动 emphasizes pulling or driving forward.

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No, while it's commonly used in economics, it can also refer to any situation where something is being actively pulled or driven forward, both physically and metaphorically.

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