HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
捉 — to catch
- Reading
- zhuō
- Meaning
- to catch; to seize
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
捉 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is zhuō and it means to catch; to seize. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
捉 appears in everyday chinese words such as 捉 (catch; seize), 捕捉 (catch; seize) and 捉迷藏 (play hide and seek).
Chinese words containing 捉
Frequently asked questions
What does 捉 mean in Chinese?
捉 means to catch; to seize in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 捉 read?
捉 is read zhuō. Reading it inside real words — 捉 and 捕捉 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 捉 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 捉 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 捉 in a word?
A common word containing 捉 is 捉 (zhuō) — "catch; seize". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 捉 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 捉 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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