Chinese

chōu
Meaning: to pull out; to draw out; to smoke
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

抽

Example sentences

He pulled a business card out of his pocket.
抽香菸對身體健康有害。
抽香烟对身体健康有害。
Smoking cigarettes is harmful to health.
他的運氣很好,抽中了大獎。
他的运气很好,抽中了大奖。
He was very lucky and won a big prize.
他在廟裡抽了一支籤。
他在庙里抽了一支签。
He drew a lot at the temple.

Usage Notes

To take something out from in between other things, or to extract.

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