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拉 has 2 dictionary pronunciations. The examples show how each reading behaves in real words.
to pull; to play (a bowed instrument); to drag
to make a cut in (sth); to slit; to gash; to slash
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to pull
zipper
to rope in
pull-top can
to hold hands
to pull open
to lengthen
to pull up
to drag
trombone
Notice where 拉 sits in each complete thought.
He zipped open his bag.
Source: Tatoeba #13887424 · CC BY 2.0 FRWhen I opened the curtains, it was snowing.
Source: Tatoeba #839247 · CC BY 2.0 FRTake it, or leave it.
Source: Tatoeba #1127594 · CC BY 2.0 FRDefinitions and traditional forms are compiled from Make Me a Hanzi, HSK curriculum data, and CC-CEDICT. Sourced example sentences link to Tatoeba; editorial examples are labeled separately. Review data sources and licenses.