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牵涉

qiānshè

to involve; to implicate; to concern

A researcher connects lines linking many groups
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Characters in this word

牵 qiān

Strokes
9
Radical
大 — big, great, vast, high, deep
How it's built
Ideograph — the meaning is built from its parts

涉 shè

Strokes
10
Radical
氵 — water
Made of
氵 water 步 walk, stroll, pace, march
How it's built
Ideograph — the meaning is built from its parts
More about the character 涉

Example phrases

  • 这项改革牵涉多个部门,任何单方面决定都可能引发新的矛盾。 Zhè xiàng gǎigé qiānshè duō ge bùmén, rènhé dānfāngmiàn juédìng dōu kěnéng yǐnfā xīn de máodùn. This reform involves multiple departments, and any unilateral decision may trigger new contradictions.
  • 这起事故产生的原因还在调查,牵涉好几个责任方。 Zhè qǐ shìgù chǎnshēng de yuányīn hái zài diàochá, qiānshè hǎo jǐ gè zérènfāng. The causes of the accident are still under investigation, involving several responsible parties.
  • 这个问题牵涉到每个家庭的生活费用。 Zhège wèntí qiānshè dào měi gè jiātíng de shēnghuó fèiyòng. This issue concerns the living expenses of every family.

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