擄 (lǔ) - To capture & to seize

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To capture;

to seize;

to take as prisoner;

to plunder;

to carry off by force.

To captureto seizeto take as prisoner

Usage highlights

Capture and plunderTake prisonerKidnap for ransomCarry off peopleRob and seizeCapture in battle

Synonyms

  • 俘— to take prisoner; captive
  • 劫— to rob; to plunder
  • 搶— to rob; to snatch

Antonyms

  • 釋— to release; to set free
  • 救— to rescue; to save

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The soldiers captured the enemy commander (擄獲敵將).
  • Pirates often plunder merchant ships (海盜經常擄掠商船).
  • The invaders seized many civilians (入侵者擄走了許多平民).

Collocations

  • Capture and plunder(擄掠)
  • Take prisoner(擄獲)
  • Kidnap for ransom(綁擄)
  • Carry off people(擄人)
  • Rob and seize(搶擄)
  • Capture in battle(擄戰)

Idioms

  • To loot and plunder(奸淫擄掠)
  • To capture people and seize goods(擄人勒贖)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically associated with warfare, banditry, and forced capture.
  • Often appears in contexts describing historical conflicts or criminal activities like kidnapping.
  • Carries a strong negative connotation of violence and unlawful seizure.

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