Definition
绑票 is a v.o. (verb-object separable compound). The verb 绑 means 'to bind', and 票 represents 'ransom' or 'a kidnapped person'. It means 'to kidnap someone for ransom'. As a separable verb, you can insert aspect markers (了, 过) or measure words between the two syllables: 绑了票, 绑过两次票. You cannot directly attach an object after it; instead use 把 or 被 constructions, or mention the victim with 对 or 跟. This word is strong and informal, mostly used in crime contexts.
v.o.
to kidnap (for ransom)
Examples
- 绑票。Dǎitú bǎng piào le yí gè fùshāng de háizi.The gangsters kidnapped a wealthy businessman's child.
- ,。Tāmen bǎng le liǎng cì piào, dōu hěn kuài bèi jǐngchá zhuā zhù le.They committed two kidnappings for ransom, but were caught by police both times.
- 绑票。Zhège fànzuì tuánhuǒ zhuānmén cóngshì bǎng piào huódòng.This criminal gang specializes in kidnapping for ransom.
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