拔 | Chinese meaning

拔【bá】

HSK 5

to pull up
to pull out
to draw out by suction
to select
to pick
to stand out (above level)
to surpass
to seize

Generated definitions (experimental)

to pull up

This meaning refers to the action of lifting something from the ground or a surface, which may involve removing it completely from its original position.

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He forcefully pulled up the sapling.

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She gently pulled off the scraps of paper from the table.

to pull out

This meaning is about removing something from a specific place, usually completely detaching it from its original position.

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I pulled out the keys from my pocket.

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She pulled out all the goods from the store.

to draw out by suction

This usage specifically involves the action of using suction to remove a liquid or substance from a container or environment.

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The doctor drew out the solution from the syringe.

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They drew out the dust from the floor using a vacuum cleaner.

to select

This meaning indicates the act of choosing or picking out something from a group or collection.

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She selected her favorite book from the many options.

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He selected the best player in the competition.

to pick

This usage involves the act of taking or gathering something, often referring to fruits or items from a larger set.

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The children are picking apples in the orchard.

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He picked some fresh vegetables at the market today.

to stand out (above level)

This meaning implies being noticeably different or superior compared to others in a particular context.

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In this exhibition, her work stood out among many excellent pieces.

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His performance stood out from the other competitors.

to surpass

This usage indicates exceeding or going beyond expectations or limits in a particular area.

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His grades surpassed everyone in the class.

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The box office of this movie surpassed all records.

to seize

This meaning refers to the act of taking hold of something firmly or capturing it, often quickly or forcefully.

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The police seized the criminal's weapon.

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She seized the last opportunity in the competition.

Generated collocations (experimental)

to pull a toothto pull away (usually in running)to pull outto weed outto remove or take offto select carefullyto stand out from the crowdto raise or elevateto drain waterto ascend or elevateto draw a sword to help (to offer help in a critical situation)