Taiwan Mandarin

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牽絆

qiān bàn·ㄑㄧㄢㄅㄢˋ

“to emotionally bind; ties that hold one back; lingering attachment”

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qiān·ㄑㄧㄢ

To lead along or pull an animal by a tether; to involve or draw in; to be restrained or controlled; also a surname.

to trip or stumble; to hinder or impede; to be entangled or tied up; a bond or tie

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牽連qiānlián·ㄑㄧㄢㄌㄧㄢˊto implicate; to involve someone in a matter; to link together; to have a connection or association.