拉拢 lālǒng to rope in
to rope in; figuratively to involve somebody; to entice
How to remember 拉拢: 拉 pull + 拢 to collect = to rope in.
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How it is used
- To win someone over, draw them into your camp - 拉拢人心 (lālǒng rénxīn) court people's support, 拉拢关系 cultivate ties.
- Usually negative: currying favor or co-opting someone for self-interest, not sincere friendship.