拽 (yè) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 拽 (yè) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 拽 (yè) means "to pull; to drag". with 9 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 拽 stroke by stroke?

拽 has 9 strokes. The radical is 扌. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 拽 and 㧜?

拽 (yè) and 㧜 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 拽?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 扌. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 拽?

Common words containing 拽 include: 拽住 (zhuāi zhù) — to hold onto; to pull and hold; 拉拽 (lā zhuāi) — To pull / To tug; 拽门 (zhuāi mén) — to pull the door.

How to Write 拽

The character 拽 (yè) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 扌 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

拽 is pronounced yè in Mandarin Chinese. It means to pull; to drag.

This is a polyphonic character with readings: yè, zhuāi, zhuǎi, zhuài.

Common Words with 拽

拽住 zhuāi zhù

to hold onto; to pull and hold

拉拽 lā zhuāi

To pull / To tug

拽门 zhuāi mén

to pull the door

拽拉 yè lā

To pull or drag.

拽文 zhuǎi wén

To show off one's literary knowledge.

Example Sentences

他拽住了我的手。

tā zhuāi zhù le wǒ de shǒu

He grabbed my hand.

不要拉拽这根绳子。

bú yào lā zhuāi zhè gēn shéng zi

Don't pull or tug on this rope.

他由于太着急，用力地拽门却发现门锁住了。

tā yóu yú tài zháo jí ， yòng lì dì zhuāi mén què fā xiàn mén suǒ zhù le 。

In his haste, he pulled the door hard only to find it locked.

他拽拉着沉重的行李箱。

tā yè lā zhe chén zhòng de xíng li xiāng

He is dragging the heavy suitcase.

Similar Characters

㧜 liè

扭 niǔ

扮 bàn

Practice Writing 拽 (yè)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 拽

What does 拽 (yè) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 拽 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 拽 and 㧜?

What mistakes do learners make writing 拽?

What common words use 拽?

How to Write 拽 (yè)