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捕获 (bǔhuò) - use 捕捉 for the act of actively catching something, while 捕获 emphasizes the successful capture or acquisition.
Common mistakes include confusing 捕捉 with similar verbs like 抓 (zhuā, to grasp) or 捕 (bǔ, to catch) alone, which can make sentences awkward. The term is generally used in both formal and informal contexts, so be mindful of your audience when using it.
As an HSK 6 vocabulary word, 捕捉 builds on earlier vocabulary related to actions and movement. Students should focus on its nuances in different contexts, such as physical vs. metaphorical usage, and practice forming sentences that illustrate these differences.
Learners often confuse 捕捉 with 逮住 (dàizhù), which specifically means 'to catch and hold', leading to incorrect usage. For example, saying '我想捕捉这只鱼' (I want to catch this fish) is correct, but using 逮住 could imply an inability to let go.
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How to say to catch in Chinese
“to catch” in Chinese is捕捉
捕捉 (bǔzhuō) means 'to catch' or 'to seize', often used in contexts involving capturing something physically, like animals or objects, or metaphorically, such as capturing a moment or an opportunity. It conveys an active process of pursuit and acquisition.
When to use 捕捉
Common mistakes include confusing 捕捉 with similar verbs like 抓 (zhuā, to grasp) or 捕 (bǔ, to catch) alone, which can make sentences awkward. The term is generally used in both formal and informal contexts, so be mindful of your audience when using it.
捕捉 or something close to it
捕获 (bǔhuò) - use 捕捉 for the act of actively catching something, while 捕获 emphasizes the successful capture or acquisition.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 捕捉 with 逮住 (dàizhù), which specifically means 'to catch and hold', leading to incorrect usage. For example, saying '我想捕捉这只鱼' (I want to catch this fish) is correct, but using 逮住 could imply an inability to let go.
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Grammar Patterns of 捕捉
捕捉 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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去____杂鱼
to go coarse fishing
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Yes, 捕捉 can be used metaphorically to describe capturing emotions or moments in time, such as in photography or storytelling.
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