摍 (suō) - To pull out & to draw out

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suō ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

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摍 · suō

To pull out;

to draw out;

to extract;

to stretch out (archaic usage).

To pull outto draw outto extract

Usage highlights

Pull outExtract meaningStretch out handDraw forthTake out from within

Synonyms

  • 抽— to pull out; to draw out
  • 拔— to pull up; to extract
  • 取— to take; to get

Antonyms

  • 塞— to stuff; to plug
  • 插— to insert
  • 放— to put; to place

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He pulled out the document from the drawer (从抽屉里摍出文件).
  • The meaning was extracted from the ancient text (从古文中摍出含义).
  • She stretched out her hand to help (她摍出手来帮忙).

Collocations

  • Pull out(摍出)
  • Extract meaning(摍义)
  • Stretch out hand(摍手)
  • Draw forth(摍取)
  • Take out from within(从中摍出)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese texts but is extremely rare in modern usage.
  • It carries connotations of careful extraction or deliberate pulling, often in intellectual or physical contexts.
  • Due to its obscurity, it's rarely used in contemporary names or everyday language.

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