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挾持

简挟持 · 繁挾持

Mandarin · pinyin xié chí

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2–2 · xie2 chi2

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Compare dictionary sources Wiktionary · 2 senses · 2 Cantonese readings

hip3 ci4 · hip6 ci4

Cantonese word readings for 挾持. This lexicon supplies readings, not definitions.

hip6 ci4

Pleco · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Word reading; meanings not aligned.

Independent source senses for this spelling, with usage labels retained. Not matched to the pronunciation above.

to seize (somebody) on both sides by the arms
to hold (somebody) under duress; to seize; to hijack; to take hostage; to abduct