取材

qǔcái
to collect material

CEDICT

to obtain (material, data) from

Wiktionary

選擇材料。

重編國語辭典

Entry Composition

1 取 qǔ
  1. to take
  2. to get
  3. to choose
  4. to fetch
2 材 cái
  1. material
  2. timber
  3. ability
  4. aptitude
  5. a capable individual
  6. coffin (old)

Containing this entry

就地取材 jiùdìqǔcái
  1. to draw on local resources
  2. using materials at hand