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扣押

HSK 7-9

kòuyā

seize; confiscate

Explanation

to hold in custody; to distrain; to seize property

Examples

警察扣押了嫌疑人。

jǐngchá kòuyā le sīxíng rén.

The police detained the suspect.

他被法院扣押了财产。

tā bèi fǎyuàn kòuyā le cáichǎng.

His property was seized by the court.