caa4 fung1查封
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Definition
To seal up a place or assets after investigation, restricting access or use.
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How it's used
This term carries a strong legal or official weight, typically implying that a government agency or court has intervened to restrict access to property. It is almost exclusively used in formal or news contexts rather than casual conversation. When referring to the act of putting the physical seal on the door, people often use the phrase 貼封條.
Examples
The court sealed up his shop, and it is not allowed to open anymore.
Do you know why that company was sealed up by the authorities?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse this with 封鎖, which is more general and can refer to blocking off a road or a network connection. 查封 specifically implies a legal investigation or a debt enforcement process involving the seizure or freezing of assets.
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