牵涉 qiānshè to involve
to involve; implicated
How to remember 牵涉: 牵 to drag + 涉 involve = to involve.
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How it is used
- To involve / touch upon - bring other people or matters into something - 此案牵涉多个部门 (cǐ àn qiānshè duō gè bùmén) the case involves several departments.
- Formal near-twin of 牵扯; 牵涉 is preferred in written and legal contexts for 'implicates/concerns'.
- Frequently 牵涉到 + the parties or issues drawn in.