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Jyutpingbong2 gaa3
Yalebóng ga
Definition
To kidnap or abduct someone, typically to demand a ransom or make political demands.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the criminal act of holding someone against their will for ransom or political leverage. While it functions as a verb, it is frequently used in the passive voice with 俾人 to describe the victim's experience. It carries a heavy, serious tone and is almost exclusively used in news reports or when discussing crime.
Examples
I heard that the rich businessman's son was kidnapped.
Do you know who is bold enough to kidnap someone?
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