Definitions
to drag; to pull; Taiwan pr. [yì]
Etymology
Pictograph of two hands pulling something.
About
The character 曳 (yè) primarily functions as a verb meaning to drag, pull, or trail something. Its historical etymology depicts hands pulling an object, though in modern standard script it appears as an integrated unit without distinct semantic radicals. The meaning centers on the physical exertion of pulling an object along a surface, such as a long garment or an anchor. It frequently appears in compound words describing towing or dragging, and can extend metaphorically to describe a trailing, drawn-out sound or voice.
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树枝在风中摇曳。
烛光轻轻摇曳。
他用力拖曳重物。
车轮在泥地曳出深沟。
她的长发曳地而行。
瀑布曳出一道彩虹。
晚风中，柳条摇曳如舞蹈。
思绪被回忆曳向远方。