This is the 4663rd most frequent Chinese word.
牵
To pull, lead, or draw.
The word '牵' is used to mean 'to hold and lead', indicating action.
他牵着小女孩的手过马路。
He held the little girl's hand while crossing the street.
The word '牵连' uses '牵' metaphorically to mean 'to involve or connect'.
他们的友谊被命运紧紧牵连在一起。
Their friendship was tightly connected by fate.
The phrase '牵一发' uses '牵' figuratively to mean 'to pull or affect'. This is a proverb.