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The character "拿" is structurally formed by combining the component 合, which phonetically suggests the sound and notion of joining, with 手, the semantic indicator for hand, thus etymologically conveying the action of seizing or grasping with the hand. Initially representing this physical act of taking hold, its meaning progressively extended beyond literal manipulation to include abstract applications such as capturing ideas or persons, exercising control, and denoting proficiency in various contexts. This semantic broadening allowed the character to become a flexible verb in numerous lexical compounds, where it often carries nuances of execution, management, or capability, reflecting its development from a concrete action to a term with wider functional and metaphorical uses.
Example Sentences Hide
请拿一杯水给我。
他拿着手机走路。
妈妈拿走了我的玩具。
你能拿到那个盒子吗？
她拿起了笔开始写字。
这个箱子很重，我拿不动。
他拿钱买了新衣服。
我们必须拿出勇气面对困难。