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牵涉 (qiānshè) — use 牵扯 when emphasizing the complexity or entanglement of the involvement, while 牵涉 is more neutral regarding the nature of the involvement.
This word is often used in formal contexts, especially in legal or social discussions. Common mistakes include using it in informal contexts where simpler verbs would suffice, and confusing it with similar verbs like 牵引 (to pull) which has a more physical connotation.
At HSK Level 6, students should focus on understanding how 牵扯 interacts with other advanced vocabulary related to involvement and implication. Practice using it in sentences that describe complex situations to reinforce its meaning.
Learners often confuse 牵扯 with 牵引, leading to sentences like '他牵引了很多人' (He pulled many people), which is incorrect in this context. The correct usage would be '他牵扯了很多人' (He involved many people).
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How to say to involve in Chinese
“to involve” in Chinese is牵扯
牵扯 means to involve or implicate someone in a situation or matter, often with a connotation of entanglement. It is commonly used in contexts where an individual becomes part of a complicated situation, whether legally, socially, or emotionally.
When to use 牵扯
This word is often used in formal contexts, especially in legal or social discussions. Common mistakes include using it in informal contexts where simpler verbs would suffice, and confusing it with similar verbs like 牵引 (to pull) which has a more physical connotation.
牵扯 or something close to it
牵涉 (qiānshè) — use 牵扯 when emphasizing the complexity or entanglement of the involvement, while 牵涉 is more neutral regarding the nature of the involvement.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 牵扯 with 牵引, leading to sentences like '他牵引了很多人' (He pulled many people), which is incorrect in this context. The correct usage would be '他牵扯了很多人' (He involved many people).
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Grammar Patterns of 牵扯
牵扯 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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即使不把宗教____进去，这个问题也已经够棘手的了。
It's difficult enough without muddying the issue with religion.
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You could say, '这件事情牵扯了很多人,' meaning 'This matter involves many people.'
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