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掏出
tāochū
Description
「掏出」的意思是把手伸进口袋或包里，把东西拿出来。
"掏出" means to reach into a pocket or bag and take something out.
我们常说掏出手机、掏出钱包，动作一般很快。
We often say 掏出手机 (take out a phone) or 掏出钱包 (take out a wallet), usually done quickly.
Meanings
掏出tāochū
to take out (from a pocket or bag)
他从口袋里掏出手机。
He took his phone out of his pocket.
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Notes
- Etymology
掏 (to fish/pull out with the hand) + 出 (out), a resultative compound.
- Nuance
implies reaching into a pocket, bag, or enclosed space to pull something out.
In videos
“掏出我的电动螺丝刀”
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