捾 (wò) - To take out & to pull out

捾Tone 4

wò ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

万响

捾 · wò

To take out;

to pull out;

to hold in the hand;

to grasp.

To take outto pull outto hold in the hand

Usage highlights

Pull outHold in handExtract and takeGrasp tightlyPull and lift

Synonyms

  • 取— to take
  • 握— to hold
  • 抽— to pull out

Antonyms

  • 放— to release; to put down
  • 塞— to stuff in

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He pulled out a letter from his pocket (从口袋里捾出一封信).
  • She held the key firmly in her hand (手里捾着钥匙).
  • The tool is used to extract objects (用来捾取物件的工具).

Collocations

  • Pull out(捾出)
  • Hold in hand(捾在手中)
  • Extract and take(捾取)
  • Grasp tightly(紧紧捾住)
  • Pull and lift(捾起)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A classical character primarily found in historical texts and specific dialects.
  • Its usage relates to manual actions of extraction and holding, reflecting practical, physical tasks.

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