捕捉

bǔ zhuō

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to catch
2. to seize
3. to capture

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Word relationships

Related words

2 items

• 捕获 bǔ huò 捕获 bǔ huò to catch 捉拿生物: to catch
• 追捕 zhuī bǔ 追捕 zhuī bǔ to pursue 追赶并抓捕: to pursue

Usage notes

Common mistakes

捕捉 is mostly for catching animals or fleeting things (like moments), not for catching a ball or a cold.

Formality

捕捉 is slightly formal; in casual speech, 抓 is more common.

Example Sentences

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摄影师 捕捉 到了一个美丽的瞬间。

The photographer captured a beautiful moment.

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Child Words of 捕捉

• 捉 捉 zhuō: to clutch
• 捕 捕 bǔ: to catch