揪[jiū]

动

1. hold tight; seize

♦ 他~着绳子不撒手。 He held tightly to the rope and wouldn't let go.

♦ 他~着他的领子打他。 He seized him by the collar and hit him.

2. pull; tug; drag

♦ ~花 pluck flowers

♦ 别那么使劲~绳子。 Don't pull so hard at the rope.