fu1 lou5俘虜俘虏
Jyutpingfu1 lou5
Yalefū lóuh
Definition
To capture or take someone prisoner; to captivate or win over someone.
- to capture or take an enemy prisoner
- figurativeto captivate, win over, or capture someone's heart
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How it's used
Beyond the literal military context of taking prisoners, this term is frequently used metaphorically to describe someone being completely won over by a person's charm, talent, or performance. It carries a sense of being powerless to resist, similar to how a prisoner is stripped of their freedom. In casual speech, it is often used to describe fans being drawn to an idol or a performer.
Examples
They captured many enemies in this operation.
His charm really captivated so many people.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this in everyday social situations to mean simply 'arresting' someone, as that would be 拘捕. Using 俘虜 in a civilian context sounds overly dramatic or literary unless you are specifically talking about being emotionally captivated.
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