The Chinese word 抓捕 (zhuābǔ) is a compound verb formed by combining two synonymous characters, each contributing to the overall meaning of "to arrest" or "to apprehend". The first character, 抓 (zhuā), primarily means "to grab" or "to seize" physically, emphasizing the initial act of taking hold. The second character, 捕 (bǔ), means "to catch", "to capture", or "to hunt", often carrying a more formal or purposeful connotation related to law enforcement. When combined, they create a single, more forceful term that encompasses the entire process from the physical seizure to the formal act of taking into custody, commonly used in legal and policing contexts. This formation follows a common pattern in Chinese where two verbs with similar meanings are joined to reinforce and specify the action.