引用 meaning and pronunciation

引用
Simplified/traditional word

引用 English definition

yǐn yòng

  • to quote
  • to cite
  • to recommend
  • to appoint

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  • (yǐn): to draw (e.g. a bow); to pull; to stretch sth; to extend; to lengthen; to involve or implicate in; to attract; to lead; to guide; to leave; to provide evidence or justification for; old unit of distance equal to 10 丈[zhang4], one-thirtieth of a km or 33.33 meters;
  • (yòng): to use; to employ; to have to; to eat or drink; expense or outlay; usefulness; hence; therefore;