Definition
采摘 (cǎi zhāi) is a formal, compound verb meaning 'to pick or pluck' (flowers, fruit, tea, etc.), often used in agricultural or written contexts. It is more specific and formal than 摘 (zhāi), which is the everyday word for picking or taking off things, and broader than 采 (cǎi), which also means 'to collect' (samples, ore) or 'to select' (personnel).
verb
to pickto pluck
Examples
- 采摘。Tā měitiān qù huāyuán cǎi zhāi xīnxiān de huā.He goes to the garden every day to pick fresh flowers.
- 采摘。Nóngmínmen zài qiūtiān cǎi zhāi pútao niàng jiǔ.The farmers pick grapes to make wine in autumn.
- 采摘，。Zhèxiē cǎoméi shì zuótiān zǎoshang cǎi zhāi de, fēicháng tián.These strawberries were picked yesterday morning and are very sweet.
Browse more HSK 7-9 words or search the full 43,000-word dictionary.