拿 (ná) — to take, to hold, to carry

拿 (ná)

拿 means to take, hold, or carry something with the hand. It implies using your hand to pick up or hold an object. It is a physical, hands-on action.

Meanings

1. [verb] To take, to pick up, to hold (with the hand).
2. [verb] To carry, to bring.

Example Sentences

你能帮我拿一下这个吗？ Nǐ néng bāng wǒ ná yīxià zhège ma? Can you help me hold this for a moment?

她手里拿着一本书。 Tā shǒu lǐ ná zhe yī běn shū. She is holding a book in her hand.

请拿一下你的护照。 Qǐng ná yīxià nǐ de hùzhào. Please take out your passport.

我去拿一杯水给你。 Wǒ qù ná yī bēi shuǐ gěi nǐ. I'll go get a glass of water for you.

Collocations

Memory Hook

拿 = 合 (combine) + 手 (hand): bring things together with your hand. Your hand reaches out and grabs.