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俘获 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
俘获fúhuòto capture (enemy property or personnel)HSK 7, unknown, 19 strokes, rank #13198, Very Hard
俘获fúhuòcapture (physics: absorption of subatomic particle by an atom or nucleus)HSK 7, unknown, 19 strokes, rank #13198, Very Hard
fúhuò(fu2huo4) T2
  1. 1to capture (enemy property or personnel)
  2. 2capture (physics: absorption of subatomic particle by an atom or nucleus)
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March 24, 2026

俘获(俘獲)fúhuò(fu2huo4)

The term 俘获 (fu2 huo4) means to capture or seize, particularly in a military context where enemy personnel or property is taken. It can also refer to a scientific process, such as the absorption of subatomic particles by an atom or nucleus, linking it to both physical and metaphorical forms of capture.

Strokes19Frequency#13198DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese history, the concept of capturing enemy property or personnel is significant in many historical narratives, particularly during wars and conflicts, where strategies of capture played crucial roles in victory.

Memory Tip

Imagine a soldier (俘) with a net (获) capturing a prize fish. The soldier's task is to 'seize' the fish, just as he seizes or captures something valuable. Remembering the image of a soldier and his net will help recall both the meaning and the sound of the word.

Meanings of 俘获

fúhuò(fu2huo4)
1to capture (enemy property or personnel)
2capture (physics: absorption of subatomic particle by an atom or nucleus)
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About 俘获

俘获Simplified
俘獲Traditional
19Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 俘获

Quick Contrast

捕获 (bǔhuò) - use 俘获 when referring specifically to military capture, while 捕获 is more general and can refer to capturing animals or objects.

Usage Notes

俘获 is often used in formal and military contexts. Common mistakes include confusing it with similar terms like 捕获 (bu3 huo4), which can mean 'to catch' in a more general sense. Be mindful of the context to avoid using 俘获 in casual conversations.

HSK Study Tips

While not currently an HSK word, 俘获 can be connected with HSK vocabulary related to military or scientific contexts. Students should focus on understanding the nuances of capture versus general catching, as well as related verbs and nouns.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 俘获 with 捕获, using them interchangeably in incorrect contexts. For example, saying '我俘获了一条鱼' (I captured a fish) is incorrect; it should be '我捕获了一条鱼'.

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Component Characters

俘fúto take prisoner
9 strokes亻
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获huòto catch
HSK 410 strokes艹
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How to say to capture (enemy property or personnel) in Chinese

“to capture (enemy property or personnel)” in Chinese is俘获fúhuò

The term 俘获 (fu2 huo4) means to capture or seize, particularly in a military context where enemy personnel or property is taken. It can also refer to a scientific process, such as the absorption of subatomic particles by an atom or nucleus, linking it to both physical and metaphorical forms of capture.

When to use 俘获

俘获 is often used in formal and military contexts. Common mistakes include confusing it with similar terms like 捕获 (bu3 huo4), which can mean 'to catch' in a more general sense. Be mindful of the context to avoid using 俘获 in casual conversations.

俘获 or something close to it

捕获 (bǔhuò) - use 俘获 when referring specifically to military capture, while 捕获 is more general and can refer to capturing animals or objects.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 俘获 with 捕获, using them interchangeably in incorrect contexts. For example, saying '我俘获了一条鱼' (I captured a fish) is incorrect; it should be '我捕获了一条鱼'.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 俘获

While it is primarily used in military contexts, it can also apply in scientific discussions about particle absorption.

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