Definition
扒开 is a resultative verb compound meaning 'to pull apart' or 'to push aside' with your hands, often used for opening something that is closed or covered (like curtains, leaves, or a wound). The first character 扒 (bā) specifically implies using fingers or hands to pull, push, or strip, and 开 indicates the result of opening. You can use it literally (扒开窗帘 'pull open the curtains') or figuratively (扒开真相 'dig out the truth').
r.v.
to pull apartto push aside (with hands or fingers)to open up (a covered or closed area)
Examples
- 扒开，。Tā bā kāi cǎocóng, fāxiàn le yì zhī xiǎo tùzi.He pushed aside the grass and found a little rabbit.
- 扒开，。Yīshēng qīngqīng de bā kāi shāngkǒu, jiǎnchá huīfù qíngkuàng.The doctor gently pulled open the wound to check the healing.
- 扒开，。Tā bā kāi chuānglián, kàn le kàn wàimiàn de tiānqì.She pulled open the curtains and looked at the weather outside.
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