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

Definizione

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)

Esempi

  • 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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