抓
HSK 3

抓 (zhuā): scratch, clutch, seize

zhuā

scratch, clutch, seize

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Pinyin

zhuā

HSK Level

Level 3

Characters

1

English Meaning

scratch, clutch, seize

How to Write 抓 (zhuā)

抓 is written in 7 strokes. Follow the stroke order below, drawing each highlighted stroke in turn.

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Origin of 抓

A hand 扌 with claws 爪; 爪 also provides the pronunciation

What 抓 is Made Of

抓 is built from 2 components:

扌hand
爪claws, nails, talons

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Words Using 抓

Common Chinese words that contain 抓:

抓紧

zhuājǐn

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