卷入 juǎnrù to be drawn into
to be drawn into; to be involved in
How to remember 卷入: 卷 book + 入 enter = to be drawn into.
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How it is used
- 'To be drawn/dragged into' something, usually unwanted - 卷入纠纷 (juǎnrù jiūfēn) to get embroiled in a dispute, 卷入丑闻 caught up in a scandal.
- The image is of being swept in like something caught in a wave/roll (卷). Usually passive and negative - you get pulled into trouble.