俘获

• Pinyin: fú huò
• Hanzi breakdown: 俘 = 亻 + 孚 (war captive); 获 = 艹 + 犬 + 又 (obtain, hunt down)

Meaning

To capture; to seize and take prisoner in military or law-enforcement contexts. Also used figuratively to captivate.

More formal and literary than 抓住 or 捕获. Used in military narratives, news reports, and formal writing. Figuratively describes capturing someone's heart or full attention.

Examples

1. 特种部队成功俘获了藏匿已久的恐怖分子头目。 Special forces successfully captured the long-hidden leader of a terrorist group.
2. 边境警察俘获了一名企图偷渡的走私犯。 Border police captured a smuggler who was attempting to cross the border illegally.
3. 她的歌声一下子俘获了全场观众的心。 Her singing instantly won over the hearts of the entire audience.

Usage Guide

Context: military, news

Tone: neutral

Do Say

• 警方在追捕行动中俘获了两名逃犯。(Police captured two fugitives during the pursuit operation.)
• 这部电影凭借精湛的演技俘获了无数影迷的心。(This film captivated countless fans with outstanding performances.)

Don't Say

• 俘获一只猫 — 俘获 carries a strong military connotation; use 抓住 or 捕捉 for animals or casual contexts

Origin & History

俘 (capture in war) + 获 (obtain/seize)

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal