cap1 bou6緝捕缉捕
Jyutpingcap1 bou6
Yalechāp bouh
Definition
To track down and apprehend a suspect or criminal.
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How it's used
Reserved almost exclusively for formal news reports, police statements, or crime dramas. It carries a heavy, serious tone that sounds unnatural in casual conversation. Use 捉 or 拉 instead for everyday speech.
Examples
The police dispatched a large team to apprehend that thief.
Do you know if the police have apprehended that wanted criminal yet?
Related words
Common phrases
apprehend with full force
apprehend and bring to justice
Common mistake
Do not use this in daily life when talking about catching someone in a game or a casual context, as it sounds overly dramatic and bureaucratic.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
