yǐn

to lead; to guide; to attract

HSK 4 #479

Character data

HSK 4
Frequency 479th character
Radical ⼸ (57.1)
Strokes 4
Index # 176

Definitions

引 yǐn
  1. 1. to lead
  2. 2. to guide
  3. 3. to attract
  4. 4. to pull
  5. 5. to draw (e.g. a bow)
  6. 6. to involve or implicate in
  7. 7. to extend
  8. 8. to stretch sth
  9. 9. to lengthen
  10. 10. to provide evidence or justification for
  11. 11. to leave
  12. 12. old unit of distance equal to 10 zhàng, one-thirtieth of a km or 33.33 meters

Stroke order

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Words containing 引

Word Meaning
to crane one's neck
to extend one's neck in preparation for execution (idiom)
to extend one's neck in preparation for execution (idiom)
chin-up (physical exercise)
chin-up (physical exercise)
to introduce a potential source of trouble
to introduce a potential source of trouble
offer a humble idea to invite better ones
investment promotion
investment promotion
to greet and usher in (guests, newcomers etc)
search engine
search engine
quote
prime mover; TW tractor unit
prime mover; TW tractor unit
Tungyin Island, one of the Matsu Islands
Tungyin Island, one of the Matsu Islands
Dongyin Township in Matsu, Taiwan
Dongyin Township, Lienchiang, Taiwan
(fig.) to promote sb to a more senior position
laser printer
laser printer
to pull; to tow; to draw (a cart)
traction; motive force