bǎng​jià HSK7

kidnap

绑架 (綁架) bǎng​jià
kidnap verb
to illegally seize and detain a person by force, often for ransom or political purposes

The kidnappers abducted the wealthy businessman's son in the middle of the night.

stake verb
to tie a person or object to a stake or support frame

In ancient times, prisoners under trial were often tied to wooden stakes and forced to endure the scorching sun.

hijack verb
to seize control of a vehicle or vessel, such as an airplane, by force

The criminal gang kidnapped the hostage in the middle of the night and demanded a huge ransom from the family.

Frequency

Movie subtitles
65.5 per million appears in 13% of films
Written text
14.7 per million

Details

HSK 2.0
Level 6
HSK 3.0
Level 7

Sources

Definitions
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