抓

zhuā
#990 most
frequent character
grab
verb

Character breakdown

Source: Make Me a Hanzi.

抓 has hand 扌 and 爪 zhuǎ 'hand grabbing downward,' which is both picture and sound. It first meant to grab something with a hand or claw. Later it grew to snatch or arrest, and to scratch.

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Example Sentences

我想抓住那个球。
wǒxiǎng zhuāzhù nàgè qiú 。
I want to catch that ball.
他用手抓住了栏杆。
tāyòng shǒu zhuāzhù le lángān 。
He grabbed the railing with his hand.
她试着抓住机会。
tā shìzháo zhuāzhù jīhuì 。
She is trying to seize the opportunity.

Words with similar meanings

抓住zhuāzhù
to catch
This phrase specifically emphasizes the act of successfully catching or seizing something.
抓取zhuāqǔ
to grasp
This is a more technical term often used in contexts like programming or grabbing data.

Words Starting With 抓

抓紧zhuā jǐn
to grasp firmly; to pay special attention to; to rush in; to make the most of

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