俘获

俘獲

fúhuò

verb HSK 7-9 #13,198

Meanings

1 to capture
2 to seize

Characters

to capture; prisoner of war

to obtain; to capture

Examples

警方俘获了三名逃犯。

Jǐngfāng fúhuò le sān míng táofàn.

The police captured three fugitives.

这个故事俘获了无数读者的心。

Zhège gùshi fúhuò le wúshù dúzhě de xīn.

This story captured the hearts of countless readers.

Tips

usage

俘获 can be used literally (capturing enemies/criminals) or figuratively (capturing hearts/attention). Compare with 俘虏 which focuses on taking prisoners.

Stroke Order

俘 fú

获 huò