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抓住

zhuāzhù
verb HSK 3 #706

Meanings

  1. 1 to grab hold of; to seize firmly
  2. 2 to capture; to catch

Characters

抓
zhuā
to grab; to catch
住
zhù
to live; (result complement) firmly, securely
住 as a result complement means the action is held firm - grabbed and held securely.

Examples

HSK 2
我们要抓住这个机会。
Wǒmen yào zhuāzhù zhège jīhuì.
We need to seize this opportunity.
HSK 5
小偷被抓住了。
Xiǎotōu bèi zhuāzhù le.
The thief was caught.
HSK 7-9
抓住绳子，别松手！
Zhuāzhù shéngzi, bié sōngshǒu!
Hold onto the rope, don't let go!

Tips

grammar
住 as a result complement indicates that the action is completed and the result is maintained: 记住 (remember firmly), 站住 (stand still), 抓住 (grab and hold).

Stroke Order

抓 zhuā
住 zhù