捉 (zhuō) — to catch, to capture (grasp or seize quickly)

Definition

捉 (zhuō) means 'to catch, to capture' and focuses on physically seizing something that is moving or elusive, like a butterfly or a thief. It is more specific to catching than 抓 (zhuā), which also means 'to grab' or 'to scratch', and is less formal than 捕 (bǔ), which is used in written or official contexts (e.g., police reports).

verb

to catchto capture (grasp or seize quickly)

Easily confused

足zúlook-alike(adjective) sufficient, ample

Examples

捉。
Tā zài huāyuán lǐ zhuō húdié.
He catches butterflies in the garden.
。
Jǐngchá zhuō zhù le xiǎotōu.
The police caught the thief.
。
Tā shēnshǒu zhuō zhù le fēi guòlai de qiú.
He reached out and caught the ball flying towards him.

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