Learn a Chinese Character - 夺

Chinese Character: (Duó - Seize; Snatch)

1. Character Basics

Radical:(Large radical)

Stroke Count: 6 (Number of strokes: 6)

Structure Analysis: 会意字,从大(手)从奪(繁体),本义指用手强取(如"夺取"),现指竞争获取(如"夺冠")(Ideogrammic compound: "大" (hand) + "奪" (seize). Originally meant "forcefully take", now means "compete to obtain".)

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2. Pronunciation

Pinyin: Duó (Second tone)

3. Meaning

Main meanings: Forcefully take; Compete to obtain; Exceed 主要含义:强取;竞争获取;超过

4. Common Words

5. Grammar & Usage

Mostly used as a transitive verb, often followed by objects like "position" (阵地), "title" (头衔). 多作及物动词,常接"阵地""头衔"等宾语。

6. Cultural Background

Related idioms: "夺眶而出" (tears welling up involuntarily). Often used in competitive contexts. 相关成语:"夺眶而出"(泪水不自觉涌出)。常见于竞争场景。

7. Example Sentence

Soldiers seized the enemy's position. 士兵们夺取了敌人的阵地。

She won the championship in the competition. 她在比赛中成功夺冠。

8. Memory Tips

Imagine a hand ("大") grabbing something forcefully. 想象一只手("大")用力抓取物品。

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