牵
线
q
i
ā
n
x
i
à
n
Definitions
1. to pull strings
2. to manipulate (a puppet)
3. to control from behind the scene
4. to mediate
Components
牵
qiān
–
to lead along
线
xiàn
–
thread
Related Words
牵线人
qiān xiàn rén
–
a controller
牵线搭桥
qiān xiàn dā qiáo
–
act as a go-between or an intermediate