COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 拔 is built
Traditional etymology note: 扌 (hand) suggests the meaning, while 犮 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 拔 (bá) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to pull up
báTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
bá
拔
to pull up
Common words
hǎi bá
海拔
height above sea level; elevation
xuǎn bá
选拔
to select the best
tí bá
提拔
to promote to a higher job; to select for promotion
tǐng bá
挺拔
tall and straight
yì máo bù bá
一毛不拔
stingy (idiom)
bá
拔
to pull up; to pull out; to draw out by suction; to select
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 拔
Say “bá” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
hǎi bá
height above sea level; elevation
xuǎn bá
to select the best
tí bá
to promote to a higher job; to select for promotion
tǐng bá
tall and straight
yì máo bù bá
stingy (idiom)
bá
to pull up; to pull out; to draw out by suction; to select
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 拔?
拔 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 拔 (bá) mean?
拔 (bá) means to pull up.
What is the radical of 拔?
The radical of 拔 is 扌, associated with Not yet classified.