搯 (tāo) - To pull out & to extract

搯Tone 1

tāo ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

檀婷

搯 · tāo

To pull out;

to extract;

to take out;

to draw out;

to pick out.

Also refers to a technique in Chinese calligraphy.

To pull outto extractto take out

Usage highlights

Extract somethingPull out a weaponCalligraphy lifting techniqueTake out moneyPick out a sample

Synonyms

  • 掏— to take out; to dig out
  • 抽— to pull out; to extract
  • 拔— to pull out; to uproot

Antonyms

  • 塞— to stuff; to plug
  • 插— to insert

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He extracted the key from his pocket (从口袋搯出钥匙).
  • The technique involves pulling the brush upward (搯笔 technique in calligraphy).
  • She picked out the best fruit from the basket (从篮子里搯出最好的水果).

Collocations

  • Extract something(搯出)
  • Pull out a weapon(搯出兵刃)
  • Calligraphy lifting technique(搯法)
  • Take out money(搯钱)
  • Pick out a sample(搯取样)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in Chinese calligraphy terminology to describe a specific brush lifting technique.
  • The character appears in some classical texts but is relatively uncommon in modern usage.

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