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拿 (ná) — to hold, to take (in one's hand); to catch, to seize (a ball, a criminal)

Definition

拿 (ná) covers 'hold, take, or fetch' — from picking up a cup to bringing you a glass of water. For catching something thrown, 拿 focuses on getting hold of it, while 接 is the motion of reaching out to receive.

verb
to holdto take (in one's hand)to catchto seize (a ball, a criminal)

Examples

  • 拿。
    Tā ná zhe yí gè bēi zi.
    He is holding a cup.
  • 。
    Tā ná dào le nà ge qiú.
    He caught that ball.
  • 拿。
    Qǐng ná yì bēi shuǐ lái.
    Please bring a glass of water.

Origin

Compound ideograph
六书liùshū
会意huìyì

Two or more meaningful parts placed together so that their meanings combine into a new one.

The shape 拿 pairs 合 with 手, and it is a later alternative form for taking with the hand.

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