qiān xiàn

牵 线

Level:

SW HSK 6

ReadWriteQuiz

1
v.metapull wires; control from behind the scenes
- qiān xiàn mù ǒu
  牵线木偶
  marionette
2
v.act as go-between
- qiān xiàn dā qiáo
  牵线搭桥
  matchmaking

Separable word
"牵" and "线" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
- 谁给他们俩牵的线？
  Who acted as a go-between for them?
- 他给那两家公司牵过线。
  He acted as a go-between for the two companies.
- 请您帮我们牵个线。
  Please act as a go-between for us.

牵线