柭 (bā) - To pull out & to uproot

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bā ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

傲不

柭 · bā

To pull out;

to uproot;

to remove;

also refers to a type of tree or wooden implement.

To pull outto uprootto remove

Usage highlights

Uproot weedsRemove obstaclesWooden implementTree speciesPull outExtraction tool

Synonyms

  • 拔— to pull out, to uproot
  • 除— to remove, to eliminate

Antonyms

  • 植— to plant, to cultivate
  • 种— to sow, to grow

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He pulled out the weeds (柭草).
  • The tool is used for uprooting (柭除工具).
  • Ancient texts mention a wooden implement called 柭.
  • The character appears in classical botanical descriptions.

Collocations

  • Uproot weeds(柭草)
  • Remove obstacles(柭除障碍)
  • Wooden implement(柭具)
  • Tree species(柭木)
  • Pull out(柭出)
  • Extraction tool(柭器)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing agricultural or botanical contexts.
  • The character combines the wood radical with a phonetic component, suggesting tools or actions related to wood.

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