Radical 扌

8 strokes

hand 扌 (152a) + because 由 (620a) = extract 抽

[抽水 (523) chōushuǐ to draw (pump) water]

[抽身 (107) chōushēn get away (from work)]

“Hold out your hand because it’s the only way to extract the thorn.” / The giant holds out his hand grudgingly, and chokes back tears!