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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