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