Single HSK word
掏 appears in the HSK word 掏腰包, meaning "pay out of one's own pocket".
掏 (tāo): Draw out — Stroke Order & Writing Guide
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Common patterns, words, and short phrases that show how 掏 works in context.
掏 appears in the HSK word 掏腰包, meaning "pay out of one's own pocket".
Real-world example sentences demonstrating how 掏 is used in context
The hand (扌) reaches into a hollow (匋) — to dig out or pull from a pocket.
pay out of one's own pocket
He took the initiative to pay for the movie tickets.
He fished out a crumpled piece of paper from his pocket.
Friends should be sincere with each other.
This project almost depleted the company's funds.
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