取 Stroke Order — How to Write 取
取 is written in 8 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 又, 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.
取 Radical and Character Components
取 is an ideographic compound. A hand 又 taking the ear 耳 of a fallen enemy.
Radical: 又 + 6 more strokes
取 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- qǔ
Meanings of 取 in Chinese
1
qǔ取
To take, obtain, fetch, or steal.
他去银行取款
He went to the bank to withdraw money.
to choose; to select; to pick; to capture (a view)
这部电影的导演很擅长取景，每次都能拍出令人惊叹的画面。
The director of this film is very skilled at selecting scenes/locations, always capturing astonishing shots.
To take, adopt, select, obtain, or acquire. Often used in contexts like taking measures, listening to advice, or drawing lessons.
我们应该虚心听取他人的建议。
We should humbly listen to others' suggestions.
To get, obtain, or acquire something; to fetch.
他正在努力获取最新的市场信息。
He is working hard to obtain the latest market information.
to abolish, cancel, or prohibit something
由于天气原因，今天的航班被取消了
Due to weather conditions, today's flight has been canceled.
Common Words and Phrases with 取
1
To obtain release on bail.
经过律师的努力，张先生最终被允许取保，回到了家中等待后续处理。
With the lawyer's efforts, Mr. Zhang was finally allowed to be released on bail and returned home to await further proceedings.
2
To draw or select materials/raw materials (e.g., for a project, story, or product).
这部电影的故事情节取材于民间传说。
The storyline of this film is drawn from folk legends.
3
To take the place of something or someone, often by replacing or superseding them.
这位年轻的经理成功地取代了前任，为公司带来了新的活力。
This young manager successfully replaced the predecessor, bringing new vitality to the company.
4
To take a route via; by way of; or to open up a path.
为了避开拥挤的主干道，我们决定取道小巷，这样可以节省不少时间。
To avoid the crowded main road, we decided to take the alley, which could save us a lot of time.
5
To ban, outlaw, suppress, or forbid something officially.
为了保护居民健康，卫生部门决定取缔所有不符合卫生标准的路边烧烤摊。
To protect residents' health, the health department decided to ban all roadside barbecue stalls that did not meet hygiene standards.
6
To replace someone or something; to take the place of, especially by seizing power or position.
经过几年的刻苦钻研，他终于在研究项目中取而代之，成为新的主导者。
After several years of diligent study, he finally supplanted the former leader in the research project and became the new principal.
7
To take as one's model; to emulate.
艺术家常常会从大自然中取法，将它的美融入作品。
Artists often draw inspiration from nature, incorporating its beauty into their works.
8
To recover or retrieve something (like people or property) that was taken or detained.
失主急切地希望取回丢失的钱包。
The owner eagerly hoped to recover their lost wallet.
9
To go on a pilgrimage for Buddhist scriptures; metaphorically, to learn from others' advanced experience.
玄奘法师西行取经，历经千辛万苦
Master Xuanzang traveled west to obtain Buddhist scriptures, enduring countless hardships.
10
To extract the essence or key points from a vast amount of existing materials.
面对浩如烟海的学术资料，研究者需要具备取精用弘的能力，才能提炼出有价值的观点。
Facing an ocean of academic materials, researchers need to possess the ability to extract the essence and apply it broadly to refine valuable insights.
11
To select and compose a view or scene, especially for photography or painting.
摄影师仔细调整了焦距，以便更好地取景，捕捉落日余晖的美丽。
The photographer carefully adjusted the focus to better compose the shot and capture the beauty of the sunset glow.
12
to be decided by; to depend on; to hinge on
会议的日期将取决于大家的空闲时间。
The date of the meeting will depend on everyone's availability.
13
To find amusement or seek pleasure.
闲暇时，他喜欢弹吉他取乐
In his leisure time, he enjoys playing the guitar for amusement.
14
To name or give a name to; it can also mean to seek fame.
我们正在为我们的新宠物狗取名。
We are naming our new puppy.
15
to make trouble or cause a disturbance; to make fun of or tease someone
小孩子在公共场合不应该大声取闹。
Little children should not make a loud fuss in public places.
16
To warm oneself; to get warm.
冬天来了，大家围着壁炉取暖
As winter arrived, everyone gathered around the fireplace to keep warm.
More words with 取
- huò获qǔ取to obtain; to acquire
- qiè窃qǔ取steal
- huàn换qǔ取exchange, trade for
- lù录qǔ取Admit, Admission
- xī吸qǔ取Absorb, Draw
- duó夺qǔ取capture, seize
- jì记qǔ取Bear in mind; remember.
- jié截qǔ取Extract, Intercept
- jìn浸qǔ取leaching, extraction
- jué掘qǔ取Excavate, Dig out
- lāo捞qǔ取Fish out, Scoop up
- liè猎qǔ取hunt, capture
- líng聆qǔ取listen to and accept
- lüè掠qǔ取Plunder, Loot
- móu牟qǔ取gain, obtain
- móu谋qǔ取to strive for; to seek to gain
- qì弃qǔ取selection and rejection, acceptance or rejection
- qù去qǔ取Go fetch, Go get
- suó索qǔ取To ask for or demand something.
- xié撷qǔ取To pick, select, or extract.
Idioms with 取
- qǔ取jīng精yòng用hóng宏extract the essence for extensive use
- qǔ取xìn信yú于mín民Win the trust of the people
- qǔ取xìn信yú于rén人Win the trust of others
- qǔ取yì义chéng成rén仁sacrifice life for righteousness
- qǔ取cháng长bǔ补duǎn短learn from others' strengths to offset weaknesses
- qǔ取cháng长qì弃duǎn短adopt strengths, discard weaknesses
- qǔ取zhī之bù不jìn尽endless supply
- àn按láo劳qǔ取chóu酬paid according to work
- bào暴qǔ取háo豪duó夺violently seize and brutally plunder
- chéng成rén仁qǔ取yì义sacrifice life for righteousness
- duàn断zhāng章qǔ取yì义quote out of context
- fēn分wén文bù不qǔ取refuse any payment
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Open the tool →Questions about 取
What does 取 mean in Chinese?
取 (qǔ) means “To take, obtain, fetch, or steal” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 取?
取 is pronounced qǔ in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 取 have?
取 has 8 strokes.
How do you write 取?
取 is written in 8 strokes, starting from the radical 又. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 取?
The radical of 取 is 又, and 取 is an ideographic compound.
