English–Chinese

“retrieve” in Chinese

Chinese

Also调取 (diào qǔ)

Pronunciation

Pinyinqǔ huí

Example

我昨天把寄丢的包裹取回了。wǒ zuó tiān bǎ jì diū de bāo guǒ qǔ huí le

I retrieved the package that was lost in shipping yesterday.

Illustration for 取回 (retrieve)

How to say “retrieve” in Chinese

“Retrieve” in Chinese is 取回 (qǔ huí).

An absent object is reached, taken, and brought back to its holder.

Full entry for 取回: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 取回

他从朋友那里取回了手机。tā cóng péng yǒu nà lǐ qǔ huí le shǒu jī

He retrieved the cell phone from a friend.

Tips for using 取回

  • In everyday conversation, this verb fits an object-first 把 (bǎ, "object-marking particle") sentence when the speaker highlights a completed recovery.

Other Chinese words for “retrieve”

我需要调取那份合同的原件。wǒ xū yào diào qǔ nà fèn hé tóng de yuán jiàn

I need to retrieve the original copy of that contract.

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