诱拐 (yòu guǎi) — abduct, kidnap
Definition
A formal, written term for 'abduct / kidnap', used in news and legal contexts (e.g. 诱拐案件). Stronger and more serious than 绑架, which often implies ransom or hostage-taking.
verb
abductkidnap
Examples
- 诱拐。Tā men yòu guǎi le yí gè hái zi.They kidnapped a child.
- 诱拐。Jǐng chá zhèng zài diào chá zhè qǐ yòu guǎi àn jiàn.The police are investigating this kidnapping case.
- 诱拐。Nà ge nán rén yīn wèi yòu guǎi ér tóng bèi pàn le shí nián.That man was sentenced to ten years for kidnapping a child.
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