bong2 piu3綁票绑票
Jyutpingbong2 piu3
Yalebóng piu
Definition
To kidnap or abduct a person in order to demand a ransom.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the act of kidnapping for the purpose of extortion or ransom. It carries a heavy, criminal connotation and is frequently used in news reports or when discussing serious crime. Unlike general terms for abduction, it implies a clear demand for money or political concessions.
Examples
I heard that wealthy businessman was kidnapped.
They actually dared to commit kidnapping; it is truly lawless.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 擄人, which is a more general term for abduction or kidnapping that does not necessarily imply a ransom demand.
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