Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
拿
ná
Description
"拿"的意思是用手把东西握住或者取过来。
"拿" means to hold or take something with your hand.
这个词很常用，比如你想让别人给你一样东西时，就可以说"拿"。
This word is very common; for example, when you want someone to give you something, you can say "拿".
Meanings
拿ná
to hold or take with the hand
请帮我拿一下这本书。
Please help me get this book.
拿ná
to get, obtain, or receive
他拿了第一名。
He took first place.
拿ná
to use (something as a tool or means)
别拿我开玩笑。
Don't make fun of me.
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Notes
- Etymology
拿 combines 合 (join) and 手 (hand), suggesting closing the hand to grasp.
- Nuance
拿 emphasizes taking with the hand; 取 is more formal for fetching or withdrawing.
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