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Definition
To pull out, draw, or extract something that is firmly embedded or stuck.
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How it's used
While 拔 is a standard verb for pulling or extracting, it often feels slightly more formal or technical than the everyday word 掹. You will frequently see 拔 used in contexts involving medical procedures, like pulling teeth, or in formal descriptions of removing items from a fixed position. In casual daily speech, 掹 is almost always preferred for pulling things like weeds, hair, or plugs.
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Common mistake
Learners often use 拔 for general pulling, but it specifically implies extracting something that is embedded or stuck. For simply pulling a rope or dragging an object, use 拉 instead.
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Grammar guides
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