取 (qǔ) — to take / to fetch

取 (qǔ)

取 means to take, fetch, or retrieve something that is available or waiting. It implies going to get something that already belongs to you or has been prepared. It is often paired with objects like money, packages, or documents.

Meanings

1. [verb] To take; to fetch; to retrieve; to pick up.
2. [verb] To obtain; to get (in set expressions).

Example Sentences

我去银行取钱。 Wǒ qù yínháng qǔ qián. I am going to the bank to withdraw money.

你的快递到了，去取一下吧。 Nǐ de kuàidì dào le, qù qǔ yīxià ba. Your package has arrived; go pick it up.

他取得了很好的成绩。 Tā qǔdé le hěn hǎo de chéngjì. He achieved very good results.

请问在哪里取票？ Qǐngwèn zài nǎlǐ qǔ piào? Excuse me, where do I pick up the tickets?

Collocations

Memory Hook

取 shows a hand (又) reaching to an ear (耳). In ancient times, a warrior took the ear of a defeated enemy as proof of victory. Today 取 is the act of reaching out and taking what is yours.