援引 yuányǐn to cite Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents yuányǐn to cite 援 yuán to quote (bound form) to quote; to cite; to use as a precedent引 yǐn verbnoun to cite to cite; to quote; to provide evidence or justification foryuányǐn to recommend 援 yuán to promote (bound form) to recommend; to promote (talented people) to a position引 yǐn verbparticle to recommend to recommend or introduce someone for a position or role