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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