Chinese

bǔzhuō
Meaning: to catch; to seize; to capture
Part of Speech: Verb

Listen to pronunciation

Example sentences

這張照片捕捉到了他臉上的笑容。
这张照片捕捉到了他脸上的笑容。
This photo captured the smile on his face.
這位攝影師擅長捕捉大自然的美麗瞬間。
This photographer is good at capturing the beautiful moments of nature.
老鷹從高空俯衝而下,捕捉它的獵物。
The eagle dove from a high altitude to catch its prey.
老鷹從高空中俯衝而下,捕捉地上的獵物。
The eagle swooped down from high altitude to catch its prey on the ground.

Usage Notes

Can refer to physically catching something or capturing an abstract quality like a moment or feeling.

Sottaku

About Sottaku

Sottaku is an app for learning Chinese, Japanese, Korean, English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian with a strong focus on SRS. It includes automatic flashcard creation for hundreds of thousands of words, grammar breakdowns in example sentences, language-specific study packs where available, adaptive quizzes, mobile apps, a browser extension, and community features. Give it a try now! All learning content is free with no limits on flashcards or study time.

Sottaku is built to match the habits of successful learners. By using Sottaku, you will naturally learn in the most efficient way possible, as proven by countless success stories in the language learning community.

Free Forever

Access all grammar guides, quizzes, and flashcards without paying a cent. Quality education should be accessible to everyone.

Smart SRS System

Our flashcard system uses the FSRS algorithm (also used in Anki) to optimize your review schedule and maximize retention.

Comprehensive Content

From hanzi, kana, hangul, and European vocabulary basics to grammar and reading practice where available, we have lessons for every level. Practice with quizzes tailored to your skill.

Community Chat

Ask level-appropriate questions and get help from the community. Learn together with fellow learners across all 8 supported languages.