捉 (zhuō) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 捉 (zhuō) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 捉 (zhuō) means "to catch". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 10 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 捉 stroke by stroke?

捉 has 10 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 捉 and 㧜?

捉 (zhuō) 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 捉?

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 捉?

Common words containing 捉 include: 捉迷藏 (zhuō mí cáng) — hide-and-seek; 捉住 (zhuō zhù) — to catch hold of; 捕捉 (bǔ zhuō) — to capture.

How to Write 捉

The character 捉 (zhuō) 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.

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

Meaning & Pronunciation

捉 is pronounced zhuō in Mandarin Chinese. It means to catch.

As an HSK Level 6 character, 捉 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 捉

捉迷藏 zhuō mí cáng

hide-and-seek

捉住 zhuō zhù

to catch hold of

捕捉 bǔ zhuō

to capture

Example Sentences

孩子们在公园捉迷藏。

hái zi men zài gōng yuán zhuō mí cáng

The children are playing hide-and-seek in the park.

警察捉住了那个小偷。

jǐng chá zhuō zhù le nà ge xiǎo tōu

The police caught that thief.

摄影师捕捉到了美景。

shè yǐng shī bǔ zhuō dào le měi jǐng

The photographer captured the beautiful scenery.

Similar Characters

㧜 liè

抨 pēng

披 pī

Practice Writing 捉 (zhuō)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 捉

What does 捉 (zhuō) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 捉 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 捉 and 㧜?

What mistakes do learners make writing 捉?

What common words use 捉?

How to Write 捉 (zhuō)