抢走 (qiāng) — to snatch away, to take by force

Definition

A resultative verb: 抢 (snatch) + 走 (away) — emphasizes both the forceful taking and that the thing leaves the victim's possession. A separable verb; the 走 can detach (抢走了他的包).

verb
to snatch awayto take by force

Examples

  • 抢走
    Xiǎo tōu qiāng le tā de qián bāo.
    The thief snatched away his wallet.
  • 抢走
    Wǒ de shǒu jī bèi qiāng le.
    My phone was snatched away.
  • 抢走
    Shuí qiāng le nǐ de zì xíng chē?
    Who took away your bicycle by force?

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