zuk1捉
Jyutpingzuk1
Yalejūk
Definition
To hold, grasp, or catch.
- to hold; to grasp with the fingers firmly
- to catch; to capture; to restrict freedom of movement
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on the physical act of seizing or gripping something firmly with the hand or fingers. It is frequently used in the context of catching something that is moving or trying to escape, such as catching a thief or a ball. When used with the aspect marker 住, it emphasizes maintaining a firm, continuous grip on an object or person.
Examples
Grab the rope quickly, don't fall down!
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 拎, which means to pick up or carry something. While 捉 implies a tight, active grip often to prevent movement, 拎 is neutral and simply refers to holding or moving an object from one place to another.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
