Chinese Character: 捕 (bǔ - Catch)
1. Character Basics (基本特征)
Radical: 扌 (hand radical)
Stroke Count: 10
Character Decomposition: 扌 + 甫 (hand + beginning)
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation (发音)
Pinyin: bǔ (third tone)
3. Meaning (含义)
捕 primarily means to catch or to capture. It is often used in contexts related to law enforcement or hunting.
4. Common Words (常用词汇)
- 捕捉 (bǔ zhuō) - to catch
- 逮捕 (dài bǔ) - to arrest
- 捕鱼 (bǔ yú) - to fish
5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)
捕 is primarily used as a verb. It often appears in contexts related to capturing or apprehending.
6. Cultural Background (文化背景)
In Chinese culture, 捕 reflects the traditional practices of hunting and fishing, as well as the concept of law enforcement.
7. Example Sentence (例句)
警察成功逮捕了罪犯。(Jǐngchá chénggōng dàibǔ le zuìfàn.)
The police successfully arrested the criminal.
8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)
Remember 捕 as "hand beginning" - the 扌 radical represents hand, and 甫 means beginning, together forming the concept of catching or capturing.