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捕捉

bǔ zhuō
HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

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

Word relationships

Related words

2 items
捕获
bǔ huò

to catch

捉拿生物
追捕
zhuī bǔ

to pursue

追赶并抓捕

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
zhuō

to clutch

捕
bǔ

to catch