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榨
zhà
Description
“榨”是一个动词，意思是用力把东西里的水或油挤出来。
"榨" is a verb meaning to forcefully squeeze water or oil out of something.
我们常常说榨果汁，也可以说榨油。
We often say 榨果汁 (to squeeze juice), and we can also say 榨油 (to extract oil).
Meanings
榨zhà
to squeeze or press out liquid
妈妈给我榨了一杯橙汁。
Mom squeezed a glass of orange juice for me.
榨zhà
to extract oil or juice by pressing
这些花生可以用来榨油。
These peanuts can be used to extract oil.
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Notes
- Nuance
榨 stresses squeezing liquid out; 挤 is a broader word for squeezing anything.
- Etymology
the 木 radical points to wooden presses once used to extract oil and juice.
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