拔
pull out; suck out; select; rise above; capture
Meanings
8 senses · 19 examplesverb
pull out; extract; draw out
Used for removing objects embedded in or attached to another surface, including plants, tools, body parts, etc.
Grandpa is pulling weeds in the yard.
The dentist pulled a bad tooth for me.
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He pulled a magazine off the bookshelf.
Don't randomly pull wild flowers by the roadside.
The worker pulled out the old nails from the wall.
verb
suck out (poison, etc.)
formalUsed for traditional medical practices to draw out toxins or heat from the body.
After being bitten by a venomous snake, you should suck out the poison as soon as possible.
Cupping therapy is a traditional Chinese medical treatment.
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The elderly person used cupping to relieve joint pain.
verb
select; pick out (talents)
formalFormal usage, mainly used for selecting qualified people for positions or tasks.
The company is selecting excellent young employees.
The national team has very strict standards for selecting players.
verb
raise; lift (voice)
neutralUsed specifically for raising one's voice when speaking or singing.
She sang at the top of her voice at the concert.
The teacher told the students not to shout at the top of their voices.
verb
rise above; exceed
neutralUsed for elevation or standing out among peers.
This mountain has an elevation of over 3,000 meters.
His achievements are outstanding and admirable.
verb
capture; seize (fortifications, cities)
formalFormal military usage.
The People's Liberation Army captured three enemy strongholds in succession.
The soldiers successfully captured the enemy's fortress.
verb
cool by soaking in cold water
dialectColloquial regional dialect usage, common in northern China.
Put the watermelon in ice water to cool it down before eating.
In summer, you can cool drinks by soaking them in well water.
noun
surname Ba
Used as a family name.
Mr. Ba is the Chinese teacher at our school.