Discussion of 抓 [zhuā] grab, clutch; master, grasp; scratch; pay special attention to; take charge of; control, attract; arrest

Discussion of 抓

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抓 VS 捉
1. When they are used independently as verbs, 抓 is more frequently used than 捉. Their meanings are very similar. 抓 emphasizes on the action itself, while 捉 emphasizes on the result (the result is that the freedom of a person, insect, small animals is limited).
2. If it's an insect, we usually use 捉. If it's a small animal, e.g. mouse, both 抓 and 捉 are acceptable.
3. 捉 appears in some idioms (fixed four-character idioms) where it cannot be replaced by 抓

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Is 抓 (zhuā) used in formal or casual contexts?

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抓 (zhuā) is generally used in casual contexts. It is a very common word in Chinese and is used to describe a wide range of actions, such as grabbing, clutching, mastering, scratching, paying special attention to, taking charge of, controlling, and attracting. It is also used to describe the action of arresting someone.

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Are there any other words with similar meanings as 抓 (zhuā)?

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把 (bǎ): "to hold; to take; to grasp; to catch; to seize; to control; to check; to restrain".

握 (wò): "to grasp; to hold; to seize; to clutch; to take; to control".

掌 (zhǎng): "to grasp; to hold; to control; to manage; to take charge of".

把握 (bǎwò): "to grasp; to seize; to hold; to take control of".

把持 (bǎchí): "to hold; to grasp; to take control of; to manage".

把守 (bǎshǒu): "to guard; to keep watch over; to take charge of; to control".

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