挽 wǎn

pull; pull back, draw back

HSK 6 #2222

DEFINITIONS

  • pull
  • pull back, draw back
  • to pull
  • to draw (a cart or a bow)
  • to roll up
  • to coil
  • to carry on the arm
  • to lament the dead
  • (fig.) to pull against
  • to recover
  • variant of 挽[wan3]
  • to draw (a cart)

STROKES

WORDS

挽近 wǎn jìn old variant of 晚近[wan3 jin4]
挽起 wǎn qǐ roll up (sleeves or similar); to pull up
挽住 wǎn zhù to hold onto; to link arms; to clasp (someone's arm)
挽到 wǎn dào rolled up (sleeves); to pull or roll up to a certain height, often used in the context of clothing sleeves
挽着 wǎn zhe wearing in a coil or twist (hairstyle)
无法挽回 wú fǎ wǎn huí irreversible; cannot be undone
地挽上 dì wǎn shàng affectionately linking arms
挽尊 wǎn zūn saving face; an act or effort to restore one's dignity or pride, especially after an embarrassing situation
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