擭 (wò) - To snare, trap, or catch with a trap & to seize or capture

擭Tone 4

wò ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

万响

擭 · wò

To snare, trap, or catch with a trap;

to seize or capture;

also refers to a device for catching animals.

To snare, trap, or catch with a trapto seize or capturealso refers to a device for catching animals.

Usage highlights

Capture animalsSet a trapCatch birdsSeize criminalsTrap deviceSnare and catch

Synonyms

  • 捕— to catch, capture
  • 捉— to seize, catch
  • 擒— to capture, arrest

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The hunter set a trap to catch wild animals (设置陷阱擭取野兽).
  • They used nets to capture birds (用网擭鸟).
  • The police managed to apprehend the criminal (警察成功擭获罪犯).

Collocations

  • Capture animals(擭兽)
  • Set a trap(设擭)
  • Catch birds(擭鸟)
  • Seize criminals(擭犯)
  • Trap device(擭具)
  • Snare and catch(擭取)

Idioms

  • Set traps and lay snares(设擭张罟)
  • Capture tigers and leopards(擭虎豹)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to hunting traps used in ancient times for capturing wild animals.
  • The character contains the hand radical (扌), indicating manual action in setting or operating traps.
  • In classical texts, often appears in contexts describing hunting techniques and equipment.

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