拔 Stroke Order — How to Write 拔
拔 is written in 8 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 扌, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
拔 Radical and Character Components
Components:扌犮
拔 is a phono-semantic compound: 扌 (hand) carries the meaning, while 犮 indicates the sound.
Radical: 扌 + 5 more strokes
拔 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- bá
Meanings of 拔 in Chinese
1
bá拔
To pull out; to draw out; to uproot.
我去地里拔草了。
I went to the field to pull weeds.
To capture or seize a strategic point, like a city or a stronghold; metaphorically, to clear consecutive levels or overcome hurdles.
在游戏中，他凭借高超的技术连拔数关。
In the game, he consecutively cleared several levels with superb skill.
To draw out; to extract (e.g., pus, blood, or for cupping therapy).
她去诊所拔火罐儿，希望能缓解背部疼痛。
She went to the clinic for cupping therapy, hoping to relieve her back pain.
To select and promote someone to a higher position; to elevate.
他被公司提拔为部门经理。
He was promoted to department manager by the company.
To rise above, to exceed, to stand out; refers to something tall, prominent, or outstanding.
这棵松树长得非常挺拔。
This pine tree grows very tall and straight.
To cool something by placing it in cold water.
夏天的时候，我会把黄瓜放在凉水里拔一拔，吃起来更爽口。
In summer, I cool cucumbers in cold water, and they taste more refreshing.
To be unchangeable or unwavering; to be firm and steadfast, often describing resolve or spirit that cannot be altered or removed.
他凭着坚韧不拔的毅力，终于克服了所有困难。
With unyielding perseverance, he finally overcame all difficulties.
Common Words and Phrases with 拔
1
To pull out the roots and block the source; metaphorically, to either destroy the foundation or solve a problem fundamentally.
面对持续的客户投诉，公司高层决定拔本塞原，彻底审查并改进服务流程。
Faced with continuous customer complaints, the company's senior management decided to tackle the problem at its root, thoroughly reviewing and improving the service process.
2
To take a step; to get going.
他深吸一口气，然后拔步走向了舞台中央。
He took a deep breath, then stepped forward towards the center of the stage.
3
Unable to leave a place or situation, often because one is stuck in difficulties or occupied with numerous tasks.
他最近被公司的新项目缠身，忙得拔不出腿，连周末都没空陪家人。
He's been so engrossed in the company's new project recently that he's unable to extricate himself, he doesn't even have time to spend with his family on weekends.
4
to capture a city
经过数月的艰苦攻城，部队终于拔城而入，控制了战略要地。
After months of arduous siege, the troops finally captured the city and entered, securing the strategic location.
5
To pull out by the roots; to eradicate; to remove completely.
农民们辛勤地拔除田地里的杂草。
Farmers diligently pull out weeds from the fields.
6
outstanding; excelling
这位年轻的科学家在学术上表现拔萃，获得了国际大奖。
This young scientist demonstrated outstanding performance academically and won an international award.
7
To rise abruptly or steeply from the ground; towering.
这座新建的摩天大楼拔地而起，直插云霄。
This newly built skyscraper rises abruptly from the ground, piercing the clouds.
8
To draw out poison or pus, typically by applying ointment or plaster to promote discharge.
这种草药膏有拔毒消肿的功效，能有效缓解皮肤不适。
This herbal ointment has the effect of drawing out toxins and reducing swelling, effectively alleviating skin discomfort.
9
To raise; to elevate; to unduly praise or exaggerate.
这部电影在宣传时，似乎有点拔高了其艺术成就。
During its promotion, this film seemed to somewhat exaggerate its artistic achievements.
10
Cupping is a traditional Chinese medicine therapy that involves creating suction on the skin using cups, often to promote blood flow and healing.
因为肩颈酸痛，张阿姨决定去中医诊所拔罐子缓解一下。
Because of her sore shoulders and neck, Aunt Zhang decided to go to a traditional Chinese medicine clinic for cupping therapy to get some relief.
11
Elevation above sea level.
青藏高原以其平均四千多米的拔海高度，被誉为“世界屋脊”。
The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, with its average altitude of over four thousand meters, is known as the 'Roof of the World'.
12
Tug-of-war is a sport in which two teams pull on opposite ends of a rope, each trying to pull the other team over a central line.
学校运动会上，拔河比赛是大家最期待的项目之一，同学们都铆足了劲儿。
At the school sports day, the tug-of-war competition is one of the most anticipated events, and all the students are pulling with all their might.
13
To be outstanding or top-notch; to excel.
他通过不懈努力，在技术团队中表现拔尖，赢得了大家的认可。
Through his tireless efforts, he stood out in the technical team and earned everyone's recognition.
14
The rapid growth of the main stem joints of stalk crops during a certain stage of their development, also known as jointing.
玉米拔节期是植株生长最旺盛的阶段，管理得当才能保证丰收
The jointing stage of corn is the most vigorous period of plant growth, and proper management is crucial for a good harvest.
15
To select and recommend people for promotion.
经过严格考核，他被公司拔举为部门经理，负责新的项目。
After strict assessment, he was selected and promoted by the company to department manager, responsible for new projects.
More words with 拔
- tí提bá拔promote, elevate
- xuǎn选bá拔select, selection
- jùn峻bá拔Lofty, Towering
- kāi开bá拔(of troops) to set out; to depart
- xié鞋bá拔shoehorn
- chāo超bá拔outstanding, lofty
- qiào峭bá拔precipitous, towering
- tǐng挺bá拔tall and straight, upright
- hǎi海bá拔Height above sea level.
- xuǎn选bá拔sài赛tryout
- zì自bá拔extricate oneself, pull oneself out
- gū孤bá拔Courbet
- jiǎn简bá拔to select and promote; to qualify
- jìng劲bá拔vigorous, robust
- sǒng耸bá拔tall and straight
- zhēn甄bá拔select and promote (talents)
- zhuó卓bá拔Outstanding, Preeminent
- bá拔chū出pull out, extract
- bá拔jiàn剑Draw a sword, Unsheathe a sword
- bá拔chū出lái来pull out, extract
Idioms with 拔
- bá拔běn本sè塞yuán源eliminate a problem by destroying its root cause
- bá拔bù不chū出jiǎo脚bogged down, unable to free oneself
- bá拔cuì萃chū出qún群to stand out from the crowd
- bá拔dāo刀xiāng相jì济draw sword to help someone in distress
- bá拔dāo刀xiāng相xiàng向turn hostile and resort to violence
- bá拔dāo刀xiāng相zhù助draw sword and help someone in trouble
- bá拔dì地cān参tiān天towering and magnificent
- bá拔guō锅juǎn卷xí席pack up and leave
- bá拔jiàn剑lùn论gōng功fiercely argue over one's achievements
- bá拔lèi类chāo超qún群To stand out from the crowd
- bá拔máo毛jì济shì世make small sacrifice for greater good
- bá拔miáo苗zhù助zhǎng长spoil things by undue haste
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Open the tool →Questions about 拔
What does 拔 mean in Chinese?
拔 (bá) means “To pull out” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 拔?
拔 is pronounced bá in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 拔 have?
拔 has 8 strokes.
How do you write 拔?
拔 is written in 8 strokes, starting from the radical 扌. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 拔?
The radical of 拔 is 扌, and 拔 is a phono-semantic compound.
