绑架

綁架
bǎng jià
HSK 6
to kidnap, to abduct, to hijack
verb
noun

Example Sentences

他被绑架了。
tā bèi bǎngjià le 。
He was kidnapped.
警方正在调查这个绑架案件。
jǐngfāng zhèngzài diàochá zhègè bǎngjià ànjiàn 。
The police are investigating this kidnapping case.
绑架行为是违法的。
bǎngjià xíngwéi shì wéifǎ de 。
Kidnapping is illegal.

Individual Characters

绑bǎng
to tie
架jià
frame, rack, shelf, stand

Words with similar meanings

诱拐yòuguǎi
to lure
This term often implies deception or trickery involved in the act of kidnapping.
劫持jiéchí
to seize
This word is more often used in the context of hijacking, emphasizing taking control forcibly.

Words Ending With 架

书架shū jià
bookshelf
吵架chǎo jià
to quarrel; to have a row
打架dǎ jià
to fight; to scuffle; to come to blows
框架kuàng jià
frame; framework; fig. pattern; outline; organizing plan

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