押

HSK 7-9

yā

to put as collateral; to deposit (as security); to escort (prisoner)

Alternative translations

hypothéquer
détenir
conduire sous escorte

Explanation

to pawn; to detain in custody; to escort and protect; (literary) to sign

Examples

押房子

yā fángzi

mortgage a house

押金

yā jīn

put up security