Definition
拉拉扯扯 is a four-character colloquial expression with two main uses. Literally it means 'pull and drag', describing physical tugging or rough handling. Figuratively it refers to engaging in shady mutual favors (back-scratching), chattering aimlessly, or bringing up irrelevant details — often with a negative tone. It's used in informal contexts and may carry a sense of impropriety, especially when hinting at exchange of favors or meddling.
v.p.
to pull and drag (physically)to exchange flattery and favors in a shady wayto talk or argue in a ramblingirrelevant manner
Examples
- 拉拉扯扯，。Bié lā de, yǒu shì hǎohǎo shuō.Stop pulling me around—if there's something, just say it properly.
- 拉拉扯扯，。Tāmen zhěngtiān lā, hùxiāng bāngmáng zǒu hòumén.They spend all day scratching each other's backs and using connections.
- 拉拉扯扯，。Tǎolùn wèntí shí shǎo lā, zhíjiē shuō zhòngdiǎn.When discussing issues, don't ramble—just get to the point.
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