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抓住
zhuāzhù
Description
抓住的意思是用手把东西拿紧，不让它走。
The meaning of 抓住 is to hold something tightly with your hand so it doesn't get away.
我们也可以说抓住一个好机会。
We can also say 抓住 a good opportunity.
Meanings
抓住zhuāzhù
to grab, grasp, seize with the hand
他抓住我的手，怕我掉下去。
He grabbed my hand, afraid I would fall.
抓住zhuāzhù
to catch, capture (a person or animal)
警察抓住了那个小偷。
The police caught that thief.
抓住zhuāzhù
to seize (a chance or opportunity)
你要抓住这次机会。
You must seize this opportunity.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
抓 (to grab) + 住 (resultative complement showing firm hold/completion).
- Nuance
握住 is a steady hold, while 抓住 emphasizes grabbing and gripping tight.
In videos
“我抓住了一个在联邦监狱里度过了几年的家伙”
“有一些不认识的人想要抓住我们”
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