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The character 抓 is structured with the hand radical 扌 on the left, denoting manual action, and the component 爪 on the right, which serves as both a phonetic indicator and a semantic element related to claws or nails. Etymologically, this combination creates a sense of using the fingers or claws to seize or scratch, reflecting its core meaning of grabbing or clutching. Over time, the application of 抓 expanded from primarily physical actions like scratching or catching to encompass more abstract usages such as arresting or grasping concepts, while its written form has remained consistent.
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小猫抓住了一只老鼠。
他迅速抓住了掉落的书。
警察抓住了逃跑的罪犯。
为了赢，我们必须抓住机会。
如果你抓住重点，就能理解问题。
他抓住栏杆，爬上了楼梯。
公司需要抓住市场变化的趋势。
在管理项目中，抓住时间节点至关重要。