抓
zhuā
Meaning
- to grab
- to catch
- to arrest
Definition
抓 (zhuā) 表示用手或爪拿取、捕捉、搔挠等动作，也引申为抓住机会、重点或进行逮捕等。
To grab, catch, seize, scratch, or arrest; also used figuratively to mean seize an opportunity or focus on a key point.
Usage
用于描述具体的抓取动作，如抓东西、抓痒；也可用于抽象场景，如抓重点、抓机会、抓坏人等。
Used for concrete actions like grabbing an object or scratching an itch, as well as abstract contexts such as focusing on key points, seizing opportunities, or arresting criminals.
Examples
- 1 他伸手抓了一把糖果。 (He reached out and grabbed a handful of candy.)
- 2 猫在抓沙发。 (The cat is scratching the sofa.)
- 3 警察抓住了小偷。 (The police caught the thief.)
- 4 你要抓住这次机会。 (You must seize this opportunity.)
- 5 写作文要抓重点。 (When writing an essay, focus on the key points.)
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