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zhuā

English translation of 抓

grab

The Chinese word '抓' is used similarly to the English word 'grab'. It can refer to the physical action of seizing something with a sudden or swift motion, as well as metaphorically to mean quickly understanding or seizing an opportunity. In usage, it can be combined with other Chinese characters to form word combinations with similar meanings.


Example sentences using:

我抓住了你的手

wǒ zhuā zhù le nǐ de shǒu

English translation of 我抓住了你的手

I grabbed your hand

This sentence implies an action where one person physically holds another's hand. This could be in a casual, romantic or protective context.

警察抓到了小偷

jǐng chá zhuā dào le xiǎo tōu

English translation of 警察抓到了小偷

The police caught the thief

This sentence describes how a law enforcement officer managed to apprehend a criminal.

他们正在抓鱼

tā men zhèng zài zhuā yú

English translation of 他们正在抓鱼

They are catching fish

This sentence indicates an ongoing action which involves catching fish, potentially as a job or recreational activity.

她抓紧锚链不放

tā zhuā jǐn máo lián bù fàng

English translation of 她抓紧锚链不放

She is gripping the anchor chain tightly

This sentence describes how a person is physically holding onto a chain attached to an anchor, possibly to prevent falling or moving.

孩子们在沙滩上抓螃蟹

hái zi men zài shā tān shàng zhuā páng xiè

English translation of 孩子们在沙滩上抓螃蟹

The children are catching crabs on the beach

This sentence portrays children engaged in the activity of catching crabs along a sandy beach, likely for fun.

别抓我的笔

bié zhuā wǒ de bǐ

English translation of 别抓我的笔

Don't grab my pen

This sentence is a directive or request to refrain from taking the speaker's pen.

我们需要抓住这个机会

wǒ men xū yào zhuā zhù zhè gè jī huì

English translation of 我们需要抓住这个机会

We need to seize this opportunity

This sentence implies the need to take advantage of a particular situation or chance that arises.

狗正在抓痒

gǒu zhèng zài zhuā yǎng

English translation of 狗正在抓痒

The dog is scratching an itch

This sentence describes a dog scratching itself to fulfill an itching sensation, commonly seen in animals.

抓紧时间

zhuā jǐn shí jiān

English translation of 抓紧时间

Seize the time

This phrase signifies the importance of making good use of time, often uttered during a rush or urgency.

你能帮我抓背吗

nǐ néng bāng wǒ zhuā bèi ma

English translation of 你能帮我抓背吗

Can you scratch my back for me

This sentence is a request for help in relieving an itch on the speaker's back that they are unable to reach.

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