- 刑事拘留 xíngshìjūliú criminal detentionTo detain a suspect for investigation; a compulsory measure used by police or prosecutors in criminal cases to temporarily deprive a suspect of their freedom.
- 拘留所 jūliúsuǒ detention centera place where suspects or offenders are temporarily held by police or legal authorities; jail; lockup
- 拘留证 jūliúzhèng detention warranta document issued by public security organs to lawfully detain a suspect
- 行政拘留 xíngzhèngjūliú administrative detentionTo incarcerate someone for a violation of administrative law or public security regulations, typically involving short-term detention of 15 days or less carried out by the police without a court trial.
- 被拘留者 bèijūliúzhě detaineeperson who is held in custody or detention