捉 (zhuō) — to catch, to capture (grasp or seize quickly)
Definition
捉 (zhuō) means 'to catch/grasp' — it pairs with 住 (捉住) and often takes a living target (a person, animal, ball). More deliberate than the quick grab of 抓, and less aggressive than 抢.
verb
to catchto capture (grasp or seize quickly)
Easily confused
Examples
- 捉。Tā zài huā yuán lǐ zhuō hú dié.He catches butterflies in the garden.
- 。Jǐng chá zhuō zhù le xiǎo tōu.The police caught the thief.
- 。Tā shēn shǒu zhuō zhù le fēi guò lái de qiú.He reached out and caught the ball flying towards him.
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