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Using 拿 (ná) to express "to take" or "to hold"
Actions & Events
Structure
Subject + 拿 + Object
Explanation
拿 (ná) is a common verb meaning "to take," "to hold," or "to carry in hand." It is often combined with directional complements like 起 (up), 出 (out), or 走 (away) to specify how the object is handled.
Examples
你帮我拿一下那本书好吗？
Nǐ bāng wǒ ná yīxià nà běn shū hǎo ma?
Could you help me grab that book?
她手里拿着一束花。
Tā shǒu lǐ ná zhe yī shù huā.
She was holding a bouquet of flowers in her hand.
别忘了拿你的钥匙。
Bié wàng le ná nǐ de yàoshi.
Don't forget to take your keys.