2 sentences for 贖 (shú — ransom)

1. 绑匪要求家属支付巨额资金赎人。

   bǎng​fěi yāo​qiú jiā​shǔ zhī​fù jù'é zī​jīn shú rén.

   The kidnappers demanded a huge sum of money to release the hostage.

   Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary

2. 绑匪绑了一个票，正等着其家属拿钱来赎人。

   bǎng​fěi bǎng le yī gè piào, zhèng děng zhe qí jiā​shǔ ná qián lái shú rén.

   The kidnappers took a hostage and are waiting for the family to pay the ransom.

   Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary