抓
住

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The word "抓住" is formed by combining the character "抓", meaning to grab or catch, with the character "住", which functions as a resultative complement indicating that the action is successfully completed or secured, resulting in the meaning "to catch hold of" or "to grasp firmly".

Example Sentences Hide

猫抓住了老鼠。

Māo zhuāzhùle lǎoshǔ.

The cat caught the mouse.

孩子抓住了妈妈的手。

Háizi zhuāzhùle māma de shǒu.

The child grabbed mother's hand.

我们要抓住重点。

Wǒmen yào zhuāzhù zhòngdiǎn.

We need to grasp the key points.

如果你抓住时机，就能成功。

Rúguǒ nǐ zhuāzhù shíjī, jiù néng chénggōng.

If you seize the opportunity, you can succeed.

警方终于抓住了逃跑的罪犯。

Jǐngfāng zhōngyú zhuāzhùle táopǎo de zuìfàn.

The police finally caught the escaped criminal.

Word Definition - 抓住

zhuā zhù to grab hold of; to capture

Individual Character Details

抓 zhuā
住 zhù