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掏

tāo

Description

“掏”是一个动词,意思是用手从口袋、包或者别的地方里把东西拿出来。

"掏" is a verb meaning to take something out by hand from a pocket, bag, or other place.

我们常说“掏钱”、“掏出手机”,也常听到“掏钱包”这样的坏事。

We often say "掏钱" (take out money), "掏出手机" (take out a phone), and also hear "掏钱包" (pickpocketing) as a bad act.

Meanings

掏tāo

to pull or take out (from a pocket, bag)

他从口袋里掏出一支笔。

He took a pen out of his pocket.

掏钱tāo qián

to pay; to fork out money

这次饭钱我来掏。

I'll pay for the meal this time.

掏tāo

to steal from someone's pocket; to pick

小心有人掏你的包。

Be careful someone might pick your bag.

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Notes

  • Nuance

    掏 stresses reaching into a container; 拿 is more general for taking things.

  • Usage

    often paired with 出 (掏出) to show something is taken out.

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