掏

draw out, scoop

掏 is composed of the radical 手 (hand) and 匋 (pottery). 匋 represents an earthenware vessel. Thus, 掏 conveys the concept of reaching one's hand inside a container to feel around and take something out.

Vocabulary of 掏

  • 掏空 (hollow out)
  • 掏錢 (take out money)

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