髽
grasp; capture; focus on; attract
Meanings
5 senses · 14 examplesverb
to grasp; to seize; to hold firmly (with the hand or fingers)
Emphasizes the physical action of closing the hand around something. Often used with 住 or 紧 to indicate sustained holding.
He held onto the rope tightly, not daring to let go.
Grabbed a handful of rice to feed the chickens.
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Please seize this opportunity.
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to scratch (with fingernails or claws); to claw
Typically refers to breaking the skin or leaving marks by scratching. Often used for itching or animal attacks.
The cat scratched him, leaving a red mark.
The skin is very itchy, but don't scratch it.
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The surface of this table was scratched up by the cat.
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to arrest; to capture; to catch (a criminal, thief, etc.)
Used for police action or catching someone who has done something wrong. Can be used with abstract objects like 'work' in set phrases.
The police finally caught that thief.
Three criminal suspects were captured on the spot.
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Only by grasping the key points and crucial aspects can we solve the problem.
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to focus on; to pay special attention to; to strengthen (leadership/management)
Used abstractly to indicate emphasizing or concentrating efforts on a particular task, aspect, or responsibility.
We must pay close attention to product quality.
The leadership is personally overseeing this project.
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Race against the clock to meet the schedule.
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to attract (attention); to catch (the eye); to grip (interest)
Often used with 眼球 (eyeballs) to mean 'eye-catching', or to describe something that holds people's interest.
This news headline is very eye-catching.
The beginning of this novel is very gripping.