汉字: 拔
1. Character Basics
Radical: 扌 (hand)
Stroke Count: 9
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation
Pinyin: bá (second tone)
3. Meaning
“拔” means to pull, extract, or remove something, often with force or effort.
4. Common Words
- 拔牙 (bá yá): tooth extraction
- 拔河 (bá hé): tug of war
- 拔苗助长 (bá miáo zhù zhǎng): to spoil things by being over-enthusiastic
5. Grammar & Usage
拔 is commonly used as a verb to describe actions involving pulling or extracting.
6. Cultural Background
The phrase “拔苗助长” is a famous Chinese idiom that teaches the importance of patience and natural growth.
7. Example Sentence
医生建议今天去医院拔牙。
The doctor suggested going to the hospital to extract the tooth today.
8. Memory Tips
Imagine 扌 (hand) and the effort it takes to pull something out to remember the meaning of 拔.
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