to grab hold of; to capture

to arrest

to lose no time in doing something; to seize the moment

to pay close attention to; to focus on something with determination and vigor; to grasp firmly

to seize or capture, especially by law enforcement or official authorities

to arrest and take away

a mechanical hand or device used for grasping and holding

to capture an image spontaneously or quickly, often without the subject's knowledge or posing

snatch (weightlifting technique)

to handle every detail personally and take total control over a situation

to concentrate on; to prioritize a specific task or goal

to seize

to make up a prescription (of herbal medicine)

to draw lots; to draw straws

to scratch an itch or a surface with one's fingernails

to tweak one's ears and scratch one's cheeks as an expression of anxiety, delight, or frustration

pilaf (rice dish popular in many parts of the world, including Xinjiang)

to scratch an itch

to be caught unprepared

tackling various tasks or problems without distinguishing their relative importance or specific nature

A Chinese custom of placing various objects before an infant on their first birthday to see which one they pick up, intended to predict their future inclinations or career.

to seize on someone's mistakes or weak points to use against them

cat scratch disease; cat scratch fever

to be driven crazy with frustration, stress, or anger; to freak out

(Taiwan) to catch an adulterous man in the act

to concentrate on studying hard

To waste no time in doing something; to make the best use of one's time.

describing a melody or song that is pleasing to the ear and easy to remember; attention-grabbing (musically)

to catch a thief

fluffy, flaky pancake (made with dough, not batter)

(coll.) (loanword) drama; dramatic; exaggerated

Xinjiang-style pilaf, made with lamb

to improvise; to do something at the last minute or on the fly

flaky scallion pancake (made with dough, not batter)

to be a dime a dozen; easy to come by

to arrest or seize people without justification or specific targets

to handle diverse matters or problems using a single approach without making necessary distinctions or prioritizing

Hand-held mutton (mutton pieces on the bone, eaten with the fingers).

A rice dish cooked in seasoned broth, often with meat and vegetables, widely popular in Central Asia and Xinjiang.

fluffy, flaky pancake (made with dough, not batter)

to injure by scratching or clawing

to successfully catch or apprehend someone or something

to seize a moment or make the time to do something despite a busy schedule

to catch someone in the act of doing something, especially something wrong or illicit

to arrest and take away

(of a comedian) to seize on something someone has just said or done to make an ad lib joke

the friction or adherence of a tire or footwear to the ground; roadholding