How to Write 捕
The character 捕 (bǔ) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 扌 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
捕 is pronounced bǔ in Mandarin Chinese. It means to catch or hunt.
As an HSK Level 6 character, 捕 is an intermediate-level character.
Common Words with 捕
捕鱼
bǔ yú
Fishing / Catch fish
捕捉
bǔ zhuō
to capture
捕获
bǔ huò
Capture / Catch
Example Sentences
渔民在海里捕鱼。
yú mín zài hǎi lǐ bǔ yú
Fishermen are catching fish in the sea.
猫在捕捉老鼠。
māo zài bǔ zhuō lǎo shǔ
The cat is catching mice.
警察捕获了罪犯。
jǐng chá bǔ huò le zuì fàn
The police captured the criminal.
Practice Writing 捕 (bǔ)
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