Writing
取 (qǔ) — how to say "to take" in Chinese
取
To take, to get
verb
Radicals / Keys
又
Again
#29 · yòu · 2 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
取名字
qǔ míngzi
give a name
取钱
qǔ qián
withdraw money
取快递
qǔ kuàidì
pick up a package
Examples
他在网上买的东西已经到了，今天下午他需要去邮局取包裹，然后带回家。
The things he bought online have arrived, this afternoon he needs to go to the post office to pick up the package, then bring it home.
请去银行取钱。
Please go to the bank to withdraw money.
Frequently asked questions
Chinese word for take
"to take" in Chinese is 取 (qǔ).
取 meaning in English
取 (qǔ) means "To take, to get".
How is 取 pronounced?
It is pronounced qǔ (written as qu). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "to take" in Chinese characters?
It is written 取 and has 8 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 取?
取 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.
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Grammar with 取
由于 — due to, because of
由于 (yóuyú) + Cause / Reason, Result
不得不 — have to, forced to
Subj. + 不得不 (bùdébù) + Verb Phrase
哪怕 — even if…
哪怕 (nǎpà)⋯⋯，也 (yě)⋯⋯
从中 — from among
从 (cóng) + Plural / Group + 中 (zhōng) + Verb
鉴于 — in light of
鉴于 (jiànyú) + Fact / Situation, Main Clause
与其 — rather than…
与其 (yǔqí) + Option A, 不如 (bùrú) + Option B