罬 (zhuó) - To catch with a net & to ensnare

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zhuó ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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罬 · zhuó

To catch with a net;

to ensnare;

to trap.

An archaic character referring to capturing or trapping with a net-like device.

To catch with a netto ensnareto trap. An archaic character referring to capturing

Usage highlights

to ensnare birdsto trap animalsbeing caughtnet for capturingescaping the traphunting net

Synonyms

  • 捕— to catch; to capture
  • 捉— to seize; to catch
  • 擒— to capture; to catch

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The hunter used a net to ensnare birds (罬鸟).
  • Ancient texts describe methods to trap animals (罬兽).
  • The character appears in classical literature about capturing (被罬).

Collocations

  • to ensnare birds(罬鸟)
  • to trap animals(罬兽)
  • being caught(被罬)
  • net for capturing(罬网)
  • escaping the trap(脱罬)
  • hunting net(猎罬)

Idioms

  • Caught in the net unable to escape(陷于罬中)
  • Like a fish entering the net(如鱼入罬)
  • Setting nets to catch prey(张罬以待)

Cultural background

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  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts describing hunting and trapping methods.
  • Reflects traditional hunting practices using various types of nets and traps.
  • The character structure shows a net (罒/网) component combined with 叕, suggesting the action of catching.

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