verb, noun · to pick or pluck with the fingers, especially plants or flowers

她在园子里采了几朵花。

verb · to collect, extract, or gather resources, data, or samples

那个老中医经常亲自去深山里采一些名贵的草药。

verb · to choose, select, or adopt an idea, method, or suggestion

只有采众家之长，我们才能不断进步。