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連拖帶拉

简连拖带拉 · 繁連拖帶拉

Mandarin · pinyin lián tuō dài lā

pushing and pulling (idiom)

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拖: tuō · drag, tow, haul; delay, prolong
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拉: lā · pull, drag; seize, hold; lengthen
连: lián · join, connect; continuous; even
带: dài · belt, girdle, band, strap, zone

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2–1–4–1 · lian2 tuo1 dai4 la1

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