扒 | Chinese meaning

扒【bā】

HSK 7-9

to peel
to skin
to tear
to pull down
to cling to (sth on which one is climbing)
to dig

Generated definitions (experimental)

to peel

This meaning refers to the act of removing the outer layer from something, commonly used with fruits or vegetables.

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He is peeling an apple in the kitchen.

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She likes to peel bananas.

to skin

This meaning indicates the action of removing the skin from an animal or certain food items, often in preparation for cooking.

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The chef removes the skin from the chicken while preparing the ingredients.

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We need to skin the fish.

to tear

This meaning involves ripping or pulling something apart, usually referring to paper or fabric.

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He accidentally tore the letter.

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She tore down the old poster.

to pull down

This meaning indicates the act of removing something from a higher position, usually a structure or a sign.

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They decided to pull down the old wall.

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The billboard was quickly pulled down.

to cling to (sth on which one is climbing)

This meaning signifies holding onto something tightly while climbing or in a precarious position.

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He clung tightly to the rocks while climbing the mountain.

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She climbed the tree carefully, clinging to the branches.

to dig

This meaning refers to the act of breaking ground or removing soil or material from a surface.

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He is digging a hole in the garden.

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She is digging the soil with a shovel.

Generated collocations (experimental)

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