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挟持 (xié chí): to seize (sb) by the arms; to hold under duress; to abduct

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HSK 7verb

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Pinyin
Meaning: to seize (sb) by the arms; to hold under duress; to abduct
Characters: 2
Part of speech: verb
HSK level: HSK 7

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to seize (sb) by the arms
to hold under duress
to abduct

Chinese explanation

从两旁抓住或架住别人的胳膊，使其无法自由行动
比喻用武力或威胁手段强迫对方服从自己的意志，常指绑架或劫持人质。

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HSK 7

to hold

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