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Etymology
Pictograph of a bowstring being pulled back.
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The character 引 consists of two graphical elements: the component 弓, representing a curved bow, and the vertical stroke 丨, depicting the bowstring being pulled back. This action of drawing a bow forms the basis of its original meaning: to pull, draw, or stretch. From this physical concept, its meaning extended metaphorically to include guiding, leading, attracting attention, or quoting text.
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这本书吸引我。
他引用了一句名言。
新技术引起了讨论。
公司引进了外国设备。
导游引导游客参观博物馆。
他的行为引来了不少批评。
政府引导企业向绿色发展。
这项研究引用了大量历史文献。