掏出
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Meaning: to take out
How to Understand
掏出
掏出 means 'to take out' or 'to pull out,' typically referring to removing something from a pocket, bag, or other container. It emphasizes the action of extracting an object from a confined space.
The character 掏 (tāo) originally meant 'to reach into' or 'to dig out,' while 出 (chū) means 'to go out' or 'to emerge.' Together, they convey the idea of pulling something from inside to outside.
This verb is commonly used in daily situations, such as taking out a wallet, phone, or keys. It can also be used metaphorically, like 'to take out a secret' or 'to reveal something hidden.'
Example Sentences
他从口袋里掏出了钥匙。
He took out the key from his pocket.
警察从嫌疑人的包里掏出了毒品。
The police took out the drugs from the suspect's bag.