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The character 逮 is structured with the ⻌ radical, indicating movement, and the component 隶, which functions phonetically. Its etymology traces back to early Chinese where it conveyed the sense of reaching or involving, often used in contexts of pursuit or attainment. Over time, the meaning narrowed to specifically denote capture or arrest, becoming its primary sense in modern usage. The component 隶, independently associated with subordination, does not contribute semantically to 逮 in its contemporary form but consistently provides its pronunciation.
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警察逮住了小偷。
他试图逮住那只蝴蝶。
犯罪分子最终被逮捕了。
小猫逮到了一只老鼠。
我好不容易才逮到这个机会。
警方迅速逮捕了嫌疑人。
你来得正好，逮个正着。
快跑，我们还能逮上那趟火车。