‘叼走’ is a compound verb meaning 'to carry away in one's mouth' — typically describing an animal (like a dog, cat, or bird) seizing and removing something with its teeth or beak. The first character 叼 (diāo) means 'to hold or pick up in the mouth', while 走 (zǒu) adds directional motion — 'to go away' — together forming the sense of 'carry off' or 'snatch away'. It implies both physical contact and movement away from the original location.

This verb is most commonly used for animals acting independently and often unexpectedly — for example, a dog grabbing shoes and running off, or a crow snatching food. It carries a slightly informal or vivid tone, frequently appearing in storytelling, casual speech, and descriptive writing. Unlike neutral verbs like 拿走 ('take away'), 叼走 emphasizes the mouth-based method and often suggests spontaneity, mischief, or instinctive behavior — making it especially vivid when describing animal actions.