援引

yuán yǐn

Dictionary entry

to quote; to cite

What does 援引 mean?

援引 (yuán yǐn) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to quote; to cite

2to recommend (a friend, an associate etc)

Character breakdown

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援yuánto help · to assist 引yǐnto draw (e.g. a bow) · to pull

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How to pronounce 援引

援引

yuán yǐn

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