الفعل المركب: Pick up (يرفع، يجمع، يجيب)
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
A versatile phrasal verb used for lifting objects, collecting people, answering phones, and learning new skills naturally.
- Use it for physical lifting: 'Can you pick up that pen?' (max 20 words)
- Use it for collecting: 'I will pick you up at 8 PM.'
- If using a pronoun (it/them), put it in the middle: 'Pick it up.'
نظرة عامة
pick up واحداً من أكثر الأفعال شيوعاً وتعدداً في المعاني في اللغة الإنجليزية، وهو ما نسميه في العربية «فعلاً مركباً» (Phrasal Verb)، حيث يتكون من فعل أساسي pick وحرف جر أو ظرف up. في اللغة العربية، نحن نعتمد على اشتقاق الأفعال وتغيير صيغتها (مثل: التقط، جمع، استقبل، تعلّم)، بينما في الإنجليزية، يضيفون حرف الجر ليغير معنى الفعل تماماً. هذا المفهوم قد يبدو غريباً قليلاً للمتعلم العربي لأننا في العربية لا نملك ظاهرة «الفعل المركب» بنفس الطريقة؛ فالفعل عندنا يحمل معناه في جذره (ك-ت-ب، ش-ر-ب).I will pick you up، أنت لا تقصد «سأرفعك» حرفياً، بل تقصد «سأمر لأخذك بالسيارة».pick up كمحرك مرن للمعنى. في العربية، نحن نستخدم أفعالاً مختلفة لكل سياق، أما الإنجليزية فتكتفي بـ pick وتغير المعنى بـ up. لننظر إلى المقارنة التالية:- 1المعنى الحسي (التقاط شيء): يقابلها في العربية فعل «التقط» أو «رفع». مثال:
Pick up the pen(التقط القلم). - 2المعنى الخدمي (إيصال شخص): يقابلها في العربية «مرّ على» أو «أخذ». مثال:
I will pick you up from the airport(سأمر لأخذك من المطار). - 3المعنى التقني (الرد على الهاتف): يقابلها «ردّ على». مثال:
Why didn't you pick up?(لماذا لم ترد؟). - 4المعنى المعرفي (تعلم مهارة): يقابلها «تعلّم بالممارسة» أو «اكتسب». مثال:
I picked up some Arabic words(اكتسبت بعض الكلمات العربية).
up هنا يعطي إيحاءً بـ «الاكتمال» أو «الوصول إلى الهدف». في العربية، نحن نستخدم حروف الجر لتعدية الفعل، لكن الإنجليزية تستخدمها لتغيير هوية الفعل نفسه. هذا يشبه إلى حد ما الفرق بين «أخذ» و «استأخذ» (وإن لم تكن مطابقة تماماً)، حيث يضيف المقطع معنى إضافياً للفعل الأصلي.pick و up بشكل منفصل، بل احفظهما ككتلة واحدة (Chunk) لها معنى مستقل.pick up لقاعدة «الفعل المركب القابل للفصل» (Separable Phrasal Verb). هذا يعني أن المفعول به يمكن أن يقع بين الفعل وحرف الجر، أو بعدهما معاً. انظر الجدول أدناه:pick + noun + up أو pick + up + noun | Pick the bag up / Pick up the bag | لا يوجد |pick + pronoun + up فقط | Pick it up | Pick up it |it, them, her)، يجب أن يقع الضمير «داخل» الفعل المركب. هذا يختلف عن العربية حيث الضمير المتصل يلتصق دائماً بآخر الفعل (مثل: التقطـه). في الإنجليزية، الضمير يكسر الفعل المركب.pick up في سياقات متنوعة تعكس طبيعة الحياة اليومية:- في التجمعات: عندما تقول لصديقك
I will pick you up at 7، أنت تستخدمه في سياق الموعد. هذا يعادل في ثقافتنا «سأمر عليك». - في العمل:
Business is picking upأي أن التجارة بدأت تتحسن (تنتعش). - في التعلم:
I picked up the skill of making coffee(تعلمت مهارة صنع القهوة بالممارسة). لاحظ هنا أننا نستخدمه للتعلم غير الرسمي، وليس للدراسة الأكاديمية في الجامعة. - الحواس:
The microphone picks up every sound(الميكروفون يلتقط كل صوت).
- 1خطأ وضع الضمير: يميل المتعلم العربي لقول
Pick up itلأننا في العربية نقول «التقطه» (الفعل + الضمير في النهاية). هذا تداخل لغوي (L1 interference). تذكر: الإنجليزية تضع الضمير في الوسط. - 2الترجمة الحرفية: محاولة استخدام
pick upلكل شيء. مثلاً، قولI will pick up a new carبدلاً منbuy a new car.pick upتعني استلام شيء جاهز، وليس اتخاذ قرار شراء. - 3حذف حرف الجر: قول
He picked the penبدلاً منHe picked up the pen. في العربية، الفعل «التقط» كافٍ، لكن في الإنجليزيةpickوحدها تعني «اختار» (مثل:Pick a number- اختر رقماً)، لذا بدونupسيفهم السامع أنك تختار القلم لا ترفعه.
pick up |Take up | يبدأ هواية جديدة | pick up تلقائي، take up مقصود |Lift | يرفع وزناً ثقيلاً | lift للجهد البدني، pick up للالتقاط العادي |Collect | يجمع أشياء | collect رسمية، pick up ودية وعامية |pick up مع كل شيء؟lift.Pick up it؟Conjugating 'Pick Up'
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Present Simple
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I/You/We/They
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pick up
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I pick up the mail every day.
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Present Simple
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He/She/It
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picks up
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He picks up his son from school.
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Past Simple
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All subjects
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picked up
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They picked up the bill.
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Present Continuous
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All subjects
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am/is/are picking up
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I am picking up the trash now.
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Future (will)
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All subjects
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will pick up
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I will pick you up later.
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Present Perfect
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All subjects
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have/has picked up
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She has picked up some flu.
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Word Order with Objects
| Object Type | Structure | Correct Example | Incorrect Example |
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Noun
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Verb + Particle + Noun
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Pick up the book.
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N/A
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Noun
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Verb + Noun + Particle
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Pick the book up.
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N/A
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Pronoun
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Verb + Pronoun + Particle
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Pick it up.
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N/A
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Pronoun
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Verb + Particle + Pronoun
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N/A
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Pick up it.
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Meanings
To lift something from a surface, or more broadly, to acquire, collect, or resume something.
Physical Lift
To take hold of and lift something from a floor, table, or other surface.
“He picked up the book and started reading.”
“Don't pick up that glass; it's broken.”
Collect/Retrieve
To go to a place and get someone or something, often in a vehicle.
“I need to pick up my laundry from the dry cleaners.”
“Can you pick me up from the airport at midnight?”
Answer
To answer a telephone call or a ringing phone.
“I called him three times, but he didn't pick up.”
“Why didn't you pick up the phone earlier?”
Learn Naturally
To learn a new skill or language without formal study, just by being exposed to it.
“He picked up some Spanish while living in Madrid.”
“Kids pick up computer skills so quickly these days.”
Improve/Increase
To increase in speed, force, or volume; or for a situation to improve.
“The wind is starting to pick up.”
“Sales usually pick up right before Christmas.”
Tidy/Clean
To make a room neat by putting things back where they belong.
“You need to pick up your room before guests arrive.”
“I spent the morning picking up after the kids.”
Reference Table
| المعنى | Example | Object Placement | ملاحظات |
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رفع/استعادة
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`Pick up the pen.`
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`Pick the pen up.` / `Pick it up.`
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الاستخدام الأكثر حرفية.
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اصطحاب (شخص)
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`Pick up my friend.`
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`Pick my friend up.` / `Pick them up.`
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الذهاب لإحضار شخص.
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جمع (شيء)
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`Pick up groceries.`
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`Pick the groceries up.` / `Pick them up.`
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الذهاب لإحضار غرض.
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الرد على الهاتف
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`Pick up the phone.`
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`Pick the phone up.` / `Pick it up.`
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الرد على مكالمة.
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تعلم/اكتساب
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`Pick up Spanish.`
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`Pick Spanish up.` / `Pick it up.`
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التعلم بشكل غير رسمي.
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تحسن/زيادة
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`Sales picked up.`
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(No object)
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العمل أو الوضع يتحسن.
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طيف الرسمية
I shall collect you from your residence at eight o'clock. (Transportation)
I'll pick you up at 8:00. (Transportation)
I'll swing by and pick you up at 8. (Transportation)
I'll scoop you up at 8. (Transportation)
معاني 'Pick Up'
أفعال مادية
- رفع/استعادة Pick up the fallen leaves.
- اصطحاب شخص Pick up friends from the airport.
- جمع غرض Pick up groceries from the store.
أفعال غير مادية
- الرد Pick up the phone.
- تعلم بشكل عرضي Pick up a new language.
- تحسن Business started to pick up.
- ملاحظة/اكتشاف Pick up on a strange vibe.
'Pick Up' مقابل الأفعال المركبة المشابهة
وضع المفعول به مع 'Pick Up'
هل المفعول به ضمير (it, them, him, her, us, you)؟
هل المفعول به اسم (كتاب، صديق، بقالة)؟
سيناريوهات شائعة لـ 'Pick Up'
مهام يومية
- • التقاط الألعاب
- • جمع الغسيل
مهام ومشتريات
- • شراء البقالة
- • استلام الغسيل الجاف
- • استلام طرد
الحياة الاجتماعية
- • اصطحاب صديق
- • الرد على الهاتف
التعلم/المهارات
- • تعلم مهارة جديدة
- • تعلم لغة
- • اكتساب عادة
أمثلة حسب المستوى
Pick up the pen.
Pick up the pen.
Can you pick up the phone?
Can you pick up the phone?
Pick it up, please.
Pick it up, please.
I pick up my bag.
I pick up my bag.
I will pick you up at 6:00.
I will pick you up at 6:00.
She picked up some milk at the store.
She picked up some milk at the store.
Don't forget to pick up your trash.
Don't forget to pick up your trash.
He didn't pick up when I called.
He didn't pick up when I called.
I picked up a lot of Italian during my summer in Rome.
I picked up a lot of Italian during my summer in Rome.
The economy is finally starting to pick up.
The economy is finally starting to pick up.
Can you pick up the pace? We are going to be late.
Can you pick up the pace? We are going to be late.
I need to pick up my prescription from the pharmacy.
I need to pick up my prescription from the pharmacy.
The sensor is picking up a strange signal from the basement.
The sensor is picking up a strange signal from the basement.
I managed to pick up a great bargain at the flea market.
I managed to pick up a great bargain at the flea market.
Let's pick up where we left off yesterday.
Let's pick up where we left off yesterday.
He's very quick to pick up on any changes in the atmosphere.
He's very quick to pick up on any changes in the atmosphere.
The detective picked up a few clues that everyone else had missed.
The detective picked up a few clues that everyone else had missed.
The radio station is difficult to pick up in this mountainous region.
The radio station is difficult to pick up in this mountainous region.
She picked up the threads of her old life after returning from abroad.
She picked up the threads of her old life after returning from abroad.
The company is picking up the tab for the entire conference.
The company is picking up the tab for the entire conference.
The wind picked up significantly, reaching gale force by midnight.
The wind picked up significantly, reaching gale force by midnight.
He has an uncanny ability to pick up the nuances of any local dialect.
He has an uncanny ability to pick up the nuances of any local dialect.
The narrative picks up speed as the protagonist nears the climax.
The narrative picks up speed as the protagonist nears the climax.
They are still picking up the pieces after the financial crash.
They are still picking up the pieces after the financial crash.
سهل الخلط
Learners use 'pick up' when they mean to choose something from a group.
Both involve starting something new, but the 'how' is different.
They are often synonyms, but 'collect' is more formal.
أخطاء شائعة
Pick up it.
Pick it up.
I pick up to the phone.
I pick up the phone.
He pick up the book.
He picks up the book.
I picked up it yesterday.
I picked it up yesterday.
I will pick up you.
I will pick you up.
Can you pick up me?
Can you pick me up?
I pick up my friend from the station.
I am picking up my friend from the station.
I picked up tennis last week.
I took up tennis last week.
The business is picking up it.
The business is picking up.
I need to pick up a choice.
I need to make a choice / pick one.
He picked up on the book.
He picked up the book.
أنماط الجُمل
Can you pick up ___ on your way home?
I'll pick ___ up at ___.
He picked up ___ while he was in ___.
Don't forget to pick up ___.
Real World Usage
Your driver is arriving to pick you up.
Can you pick up line 2? It's for the manager.
Select 'In-store pick up' to save on shipping.
I have to pick up the kids from soccer practice.
He tried a cheesy pick-up line on her.
Please pick up your toys before bedtime.
انتبه لمكان الضمير
pick up، لازم يجي بين pick و up. هذه قاعدة مهمة جداً لكل الأفعال المركبة القابلة للفصل. Always remember that if the object of pick up is a pronoun, it *must* go between pick and up.لا تخلط بينه وبين 'Take Out'
pick up ممكن تعني تجميع أو جمع، لكن ما تستخدمها لإزالة القمامة. لذلك، استخدم take out. كل فعل له استخدام مختلف! "While pick up can be about collecting, don't use it for removing trash. For that, use take out."استمع لقرائن السياق
pick up بيتغير كثير حسب السياق. لما تسمعها، انتبه للكلمات اللي حولها وللموقف عشان تفهم المعنى المقصود. When you hear it, pay close attention to the surrounding words and the situation to understand which meaning is intended.
تعلم غير رسمي مع 'Pick Up'
pick up لوصف تعلم مهارة أو لغة بشكل غير رسمي شائع جداً في الثقافات الناطقة بالإنجليزية. هذا بيعني اكتساب طبيعي وأقل جهداً، غالباً من خلال التعرض لها. Using pick up to describe learning a skill or language informally is very common in English-speaking cultures.Smart Tips
Pause and put the pronoun in the middle. Think: 'Pick... it... up'.
Use 'pick up' instead of 'learn'. It sounds much more natural in conversation.
You don't need to say 'the phone'. Just say 'Pick up!'
Use 'pick up' without an object to describe improvement or increased strength.
النطق
Linking
When 'pick' is followed by 'up', the 'k' sound links to the 'u'. It sounds like 'pi-kup'.
Stress
In phrasal verbs, the particle (up) usually receives more stress than the verb (pick).
Pronoun Linking
When a pronoun is in the middle, the sounds link: 'pick-it-up' sounds like one word.
Rising on 'up'
Can you pick it UP? ↗
A standard polite request.
احفظها
وسيلة تذكّر
P.U.C.: Phone, Up, Collect. Remember these three and you've got the basics!
ربط بصري
Imagine a giant magnet picking up a car (collecting a person), a phone (answering), and a book (learning). The magnet is labeled 'UP'.
Rhyme
If it's a thing, you have a choice. If it's 'it', use your middle voice!
Story
I went to the store to pick up some bread. On the way, my phone rang but I didn't pick up. Then I had to pick up my sister from the gym. She had picked up a cold, so we went home.
Word Web
تحدٍّ
Look around your room. Find three things on the floor. As you lift them, say 'I am picking up the [object]' and then 'I am picking it up'.
ملاحظات ثقافية
In both cultures, 'picking up the tab' or 'picking up the check' is a common way to say you are paying for everyone's meal.
A 'pick-up line' is a prepared remark used to start a conversation with a stranger in a romantic way. They are often considered cheesy or funny.
In many English-speaking countries, offering to 'pick someone up' is a standard sign of hospitality and friendship.
The verb 'pick' comes from Middle English 'picken' (to peck or pierce), and 'up' is a Germanic particle indicating direction or completion.
بدايات محادثة
What time do you need me to pick you up?
Have you ever picked up a new hobby very quickly?
Why didn't you pick up my call yesterday?
Do you think it's easier to pick up a language by traveling or by studying?
مواضيع للكتابة اليومية
أخطاء شائعة
Test Yourself
Can you ___ the book for me?
pick up يعني رفع أو استعادة شيء.Find and fix the mistake:
I need to pick up them from the airport.
them، يجب أن يأتي بين pick و up.Choose the correct sentence:
Pick up on تعني ملاحظة أو اكتشاف شيء، وغالبًا ما يكون خفيًا. Pick up the sarcasm تعني حرفيًا رفع السخرية، وهذا لا معنى له.Score: /3
تمارين تطبيقية
8 exercisesWhich sentence is grammatically correct?
The phone is ringing. Why don't you ___?
Find and fix the mistake:
I picked up some Spanish while I was in Mexico.
up / you / at / I / 8 / will / pick
1. Answer, 2. Learn, 3. Collect
A: Can you get some milk? B: Sure, I'll ___ on my way home.
The wind is picking up.
Pick up the books.
Score: /8
Practice Bank
12 exercisesMy mom will ___ me from practice at 5 PM.
He picked up a new hobby, learning to play the guitar.
Choose the correct sentence:
Translate into English: 'El negocio está mejorando.'
Arrange these words into a sentence:
طابق المعاني:
The keys are on the table, can you ___?
She is studying to pick up her medical degree.
Translate into English: 'Necesito recoger mi pedido de comida para llevar.'
Arrange these words into a sentence:
Choose the correct sentence:
طابق الاستخدامات:
Score: /12
الأسئلة الشائعة (8)
Yes, both are correct because 'the book' is a noun. You have the choice!
In English, when the object of a separable phrasal verb is a pronoun, it *must* go in the middle. It's just a strict rule of the language.
No! It can mean answering a phone, collecting a person, learning a skill, or even the weather getting stronger.
It's a type of vehicle with an open back designed to 'pick up' and carry heavy loads.
It is neutral to informal. In very formal writing, you might use 'collect', 'retrieve', or 'acquire'.
It means to pay the bill for everyone, usually at a restaurant.
Yes, it means to collect them in your car. 'I'll pick you up at 5.'
No. 'Pick' means to choose. 'Pick up' means to lift or collect. Don't mix them up!
Scaffolded Practice
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Mastery Progress
Needs Practice
Improving
Strong
Mastered
In Other Languages
recoger / contestar
Spanish is not a phrasal verb language, so the 'up' feels redundant to them.
ramasser / chercher / décrocher
English uses one phrasal verb for all three, which is confusing for French speakers.
aufheben / abholen
German word order rules for separable particles are even more complex than English.
拾う (hirou) / 迎えに行く (mukaeni iku)
Japanese uses specific verbs where English uses the general 'pick up'.
التقط (iltaqata) / رد (radda)
The concept of a 'particle' (up) changing a verb's meaning doesn't exist in the same way in Arabic.
捡 (jiǎn) / 接 (jiē)
Chinese speakers often omit the 'up' because 'pick' (jiǎn) feels complete on its own.
Learning Path
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