捸 (tū) - To seize & to capture

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tū ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

婷婉

捸 · tū

To seize;

to capture;

to take hold of;

to catch.

To seizeto captureto take hold of

Usage highlights

Capture fugitiveSeize opportunityCatch thiefTake holdArrest criminalGrab firmly

Synonyms

  • 抓— to grab; to catch
  • 捕— to arrest; to capture
  • 捉— to catch; to seize
  • 擒— to capture; to apprehend

Antonyms

  • 放— to release; to let go
  • 释— to set free; to release

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The police captured the fugitive (捸住逃犯).
  • He grabbed the opportunity (捸住机会).
  • The cat caught a mouse (猫捸老鼠).

Collocations

  • Capture fugitive(捸逃犯)
  • Seize opportunity(捸机会)
  • Catch thief(捸贼)
  • Take hold(捸住)
  • Arrest criminal(捸罪犯)
  • Grab firmly(紧紧捸住)

Idioms

  • To capture without letting go(捸而不放)
  • To seize the right moment(捸住时机)
  • To catch red-handed(当场捸获)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is primarily used in literary or formal contexts to denote capturing or seizing.
  • It appears more frequently in classical Chinese texts than in modern vernacular usage.
  • The character conveys a sense of firm control and decisive action when used.

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