牽掣
See also: 牵掣
Chinese
lead along | pull; obstruct; hinder pull; obstruct; hinder; draw | ||
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trad. (牽掣) | 牽 | 掣 | |
simp. (牵掣) | 牵 | 掣 |
Pronunciation
Verb
牽掣
- (literary) to hold up; to impede
- (literary, figurative) to pin down; to tie up; to check (e.g. the enemy forces); to encumber