Learn a Chinese Character - 抽 (chōu) - Draw, Pull Out

1. Character Basics 汉字基本信息

Radical: 扌 (hand radical) 部首：扌（手旁）

Stroke Count: 8 笔画数：8

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2. Pronunciation 发音

Pinyin: chōu 拼音：chōu

3. Meaning 含义

Draw, pull out, extract 抽，拉，提取

4. Common Words 常用词汇

• 抽奖 (chōu jiǎng) - Draw a lottery 抽奖：通过抽取的方式获得奖品
• 抽烟 (chōu yān) - Smoke a cigarette 抽烟：吸食香烟

5. Grammar & Usage 语法与用法

“抽” is often used as a verb, followed by an object. For example, 抽水 (chōu shuǐ) - Pump water. “抽”常作为动词使用，后面可接宾语。例如，抽水（抽取水）。

6. Cultural Background 文化背景

In Chinese culture, 抽奖 (lottery drawing) is a common activity in many festivals and events. 在中国文化中，抽奖是许多节日和活动中常见的一项活动。

7. Example Sentence 例句

8. Memory Tips 记忆技巧

You can remember 抽 by associating it with the action of pulling out something with your hand. 你可以将“抽”与用手拉出某物的动作联系起来记忆。