抓 (zhuā) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 抓 (zhuā) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 抓 (zhuā) means "Grab / Scratch". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 7 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 抓 stroke by stroke?

抓 has 7 strokes. The radical is 扌. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 抓 and 㧜?

抓 (zhuā) and 㧜 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 抓?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 扌. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 抓?

Common words containing 抓 include: 抓住 (zhuā zhù) — Catch / Grasp; 抓紧 (zhuā jǐn) — Grasp firmly / Make the most of; 抓拍 (zhuā pāi) — Take a snapshot / Capture a quick photo.

How to Write 抓

The character 抓 (zhuā) is written with 7 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.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

抓 is pronounced zhuā in Mandarin Chinese. It means Grab / Scratch.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 抓 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 抓

抓住 zhuā zhù

Catch / Grasp

抓紧 zhuā jǐn

Grasp firmly / Make the most of

抓拍 zhuā pāi

Take a snapshot / Capture a quick photo

Example Sentences

抓住那个小偷！

zhuā zhù nà ge xiǎo tōu

Catch that thief!

请抓紧时间。

qǐng zhuā jǐn shí jiān

Please hurry up.

摄影师喜欢抓拍。

shè yǐng shī xǐ huān zhuā pāi

Photographers like to take snapshots.

Similar Characters

㧜 liè

扑 pū

扒 bā

Practice Writing 抓 (zhuā)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 抓

What does 抓 (zhuā) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 抓 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 抓 and 㧜?

What mistakes do learners make writing 抓?

What common words use 抓?

How to Write 抓 (zhuā)