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The character "牵", meaning to pull or lead, originated from the concept of leading an ox, with its traditional form "牽" structurally combining the semantic component "牛" for ox, the element "玄" above it which may have phonetic associations, and an intermediate part suggesting a harness or tether. The simplified form "牵" modifies this structure by substituting "大" for the top portion, thereby changing the graphic arrangement while retaining "牛" below. From its core meaning of physically pulling or dragging, the character's usage has broadened to encompass abstract notions such as involving, connecting, or influencing in various contexts.
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他牵着狗走路。
这件事牵涉很多人。
我一直牵挂着你。
火车由机车牵引。
他的故事牵动了我的心。
她为双方牵线搭桥。
这个决定牵涉到公司的未来。
由于政策变动，牵涉到的利益方需要重新协商。