誘拐

简 诱拐 · 繁 誘拐
Mandarin · pinyin yòu guǎi

Meanings

  1. to abduct; to kidnap
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拐
guǎi · kidnap, abduct; turn
诱
yòu · persuade, entice, induce; guide
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4–3 · you4 guai3

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verb

  1. to abduct; to kidnap

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