扣押

kòu yā

Dictionary entry

to detain

What does 扣押 mean?

扣押 (kòu yā) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to detain

2to hold in custody

3to distrain

4to seize property

Character breakdown

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扣kòuto fasten · to button 押yāto mortgage · to pawn

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扣押

kòu yā

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