拘押 (jū yā) — to detain, to take into custody
Definition
A formal/legal term meaning to hold someone in custody. 拘押 implies a legal decision (court or police order) and lasts longer than a brief 拘留 stop.
verb
to detainto take into custody
Examples
- 拘押。Jǐng fāng yǐ jīng jū yā le xián yí rén.The police have detained the suspect.
- 拘押。Tā yīn shè xián zhà piàn bèi jū yā.He was detained on suspicion of fraud.
- 拘押。Fǎ yuàn jué dìng jì xù jū yā gāi míng bèi gào.The court decided to continue detaining the defendant.
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