Definition
绑架 (bǎng jià) is the general verb for kidnapping or hijacking — taking someone by force, often for ransom. 劫持 (jié chí) specifically means hijacking a vehicle or taking hostages with a weapon; 挟持 (xié chí) emphasizes holding someone hostage under duress. 拐 (guǎi) involves luring or tricking victims (especially children), while 绑 (bǎng) focuses on the physical act of tying up.
verb
to kidnapto abductto hijack
Examples
- 绑架。Dǎitú bǎng jià le yì míng értóng.The gangsters kidnapped a child.
- 绑架。Kǒngbù fènzǐ qǐtú bǎng jià nà jià kèjī.The terrorists attempted to hijack that passenger plane.
- 绑架。Jǐngfāng chénggōng jiějiù le bèi bǎng jià de rénzhì.The police successfully rescued the hostages who had been kidnapped.
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