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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
拿走názǒuto take awayHSK 6, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #1352, Hard
názǒu(na2zou3)na zou T2
  1. 1to take away
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March 24, 2026

拿走názǒu(na2zou3)

The term '拿走' means 'to take away' or 'to remove something from a place'. It is commonly used when referring to physically taking objects or possessions from one location to another, often implying an action of removal or acquisition.

Strokes17Frequency#1352DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the act of taking something away can be associated with gift-giving or offering help, highlighting the importance of relationships and reciprocity in social interactions.

Memory Tip

Imagine a person '拿' (na2, to take) a '走' (zou3, to walk) away with a bag of groceries. Visualize them walking away with their groceries, which helps connect the action of taking with the idea of moving away.

Meanings of 拿走

názǒu(na2zou3)
1to take away
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拿走Simplified
17Strokes
—Radical
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRC1

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Quick Contrast

拿走 (take away) vs 带走 (take along) — use 拿走 when emphasizing removal from a location, while 带走 focuses on taking something with you to another place.

Usage Notes

When using '拿走', be mindful of its context; it's typically informal. A common mistake is confusing it with '拿来' (to bring), which implies bringing something rather than taking it away. Ensure you use the correct tone to avoid misunderstandings.

HSK Study Tips

While '拿走' is not an HSK vocabulary term, it can be understood using basic words at HSK 1 and 2. Students should focus on the individual characters '拿' and '走' to grasp their meanings and usage in different contexts.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse '拿走' with '拿来', leading to sentences like '我拿走这个书' (I take away this book), which should be corrected to '我拿来这个书' (I bring this book). Be careful to use the correct verb based on the intended action.

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Component Characters

拿náto bring, to grasp, to hold, to take
HSK 210 strokes手
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走zǒuto walk
HSK 27 strokes走
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How to say to take away in Chinese

“to take away” in Chinese is拿走názǒu

The term '拿走' means 'to take away' or 'to remove something from a place'. It is commonly used when referring to physically taking objects or possessions from one location to another, often implying an action of removal or acquisition.

When to use 拿走

When using '拿走', be mindful of its context; it's typically informal. A common mistake is confusing it with '拿来' (to bring), which implies bringing something rather than taking it away. Ensure you use the correct tone to avoid misunderstandings.

拿走 or something close to it

拿走 (take away) vs 带走 (take along) — use 拿走 when emphasizing removal from a location, while 带走 focuses on taking something with you to another place.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse '拿走' with '拿来', leading to sentences like '我拿走这个书' (I take away this book), which should be corrected to '我拿来这个书' (I bring this book). Be careful to use the correct verb based on the intended action.

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