劫持

jié chí

Dictionary entry

to kidnap

What does 劫持 mean?

劫持 (jié chí) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to kidnap

2to hijack

3to abduct

4to hold under duress

Character breakdown

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劫jiévariant of 劫[jie2]持chíto hold · to grasp

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How to pronounce 劫持

劫持

jié chí

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