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Expressing "grab" with 抓 (zhuā)
Actions & Events
Structure
Subject + 抓 + Object
Explanation
The verb 抓 (zhuā) means "to grab," "to seize," or "to scratch." It describes a quick, forceful motion of taking hold of something with the hand. It can be used both literally and figuratively, such as 抓住机会 (seize an opportunity).
Examples
他一把抓起桌上的钥匙就跑出去了。
tā yī bǎ zhuā qǐ zhuō shàng de yàoshi jiù pǎo chūqù le.
He grabbed the keys from the table and ran out.
小猫老是抓沙发，我都没办法。
xiǎo māo lǎoshì zhuā shāfā, wǒ dōu méi bànfǎ.
The kitten keeps scratching the sofa, and I can't do anything about it.
别抓我的胳膊，疼死了！
bié zhuā wǒ de gēbo, téng sǐ le!
Don't grab my arm, it really hurts!