What does 捉 mean in Chinese?

捉 (zhuō) means "to clutch; to grab; to capture" in Chinese. The new HSK exam tests it at HSK 6.

How do you pronounce 捉?

捉 is pronounced "zhuō" in Mandarin Chinese. The tone number is 1.

What HSK level is 捉?

捉 is an HSK 6 word on the new HSK exam syllabus.

What words contain the character 捉?

Common words with 捉 include 捕捉 (to catch), 捉住 (to catch), 捉取 (to capture), 捉奸 (to catch a couple in the act (adultery, illicit sexual relations)), 捉弄 (to tease).

How do you write 捉?

You can practice writing 捉 using our stroke order tool.

捉 (zhuō), to clutch

捉

zhuō

to clutch; to grab; to capture

HSK 6 New to HSKverb

Character Breakdown

Radical: 手 (no. 64)

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Definitions

(verb) to clutch
to grab
to capture

Example Sentences

小猫在院子里捉蝴蝶。

Xiǎo māo zài yuànzi lǐ zhuō húdié

The kitten is catching butterflies in the yard

Words Containing 捉

Word	Pinyin	Meaning	HSK
捕捉	bǔ zhuō	to catch	HSK 7-9
捉住	zhuō zhù	to catch
捉取	zhuō qǔ	to capture
捉奸	zhuō jiān	to catch a couple in the act (adultery, illicit sexual relations)
捉弄	zhuō nòng

Related Words

抓住(zhuā zhù)· to grab

手拿包(shǒu ná bāo)· clutch bag

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HSK levels

New HSK exam: HSK 6
HSK 2.0: Not listed
HSK Lord study list: HSK 6 list

捉: New to the HSK lists at HSK 6. See where your old level lands

New exam levels follow the CLEC syllabus released 15 November 2025. The first official sitting is announced for 13 December 2026. HSK 7-9 is one advanced band.

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