緝 (jī) - To seize, arrest & to collect, gather

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jī ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

慧佳

緝 · jī

To seize, arrest;

to collect, gather;

to stitch, sew neatly;

also used in words meaning to search for or investigate.

To seize, arrestto collect, gatherto stitch, sew neatly

Usage highlights

Arrest and captureCollect evidenceSearch for fugitivesInvestigate and seizeBorder patrolNeat stitching

Synonyms

  • 捕— to catch, arrest
  • 拿— to seize, capture
  • 捉— to catch, capture

Antonyms

  • 放— to release, let go
  • 释— to release, set free

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The police arrested the suspect (缉捕).
  • He is collecting evidence (缉证).
  • This requires careful stitching (缉边).
  • They are searching for fugitives (缉拿).

Collocations

  • Arrest and capture(缉捕)
  • Collect evidence(缉证)
  • Search for fugitives(缉拿)
  • Investigate and seize(缉查)
  • Border patrol(缉私)
  • Neat stitching(缉边)

Idioms

  • Tracking down and arresting(缉拿归案)
  • Investigating and seizing(缉查私货)
  • Pursuing and capturing(追缉逃犯)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally meant to twist hemp into thread, later extended to mean collecting, gathering, and by further extension, pursuing and arresting.
  • Frequently used in legal and law enforcement contexts in modern Chinese.
  • Appears in historical texts referring to the meticulous work of weaving or compiling.

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