verb · to bring up or rear a child, often through difficult circumstances

她含辛茹苦地把三个孩子拉扯大。

verb · to engage in casual conversation or small talk

他们几个人坐在一起拉扯家常。

verb · to involve or implicate someone in a complicated matter or conversation

这件事千万别把他拉扯进来。

verb · to physically pull or drag someone or something

别在街上拉拉扯扯的。

verb · to help or provide assistance to someone in need

他经常拉扯那些生活困难的亲戚。