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The word "绑架" is formed by combining the character "绑", which means to bind or tie up, derived from the silk radical indicating tying and a phonetic component, with the character "架", which here implies carrying or supporting, from a wood radical suggesting structure and a phonetic element. Together, they literally represent the act of binding someone and then transporting or confining them, hence denoting kidnapping.

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绑架是严重的犯罪。

Bǎngjià shì yánzhòng de fànzuì.

Kidnapping is a serious crime.

那个富商被绑架了。

Nàgè fùshāng bèi bǎngjià le.

That rich businessman was kidnapped.

警方成功破获了一起绑架案。

Jǐngfāng chénggōng pòhuòle yīqǐ bǎngjià àn.

The police successfully solved a kidnapping case.

绑架者向家属索要巨额赎金。

Bǎngjià zhě xiàng jiāshǔ suǒyào jù'é shújīn.

The kidnappers demanded a huge ransom from the family.

为了防止绑架事件发生，学校加强了安保措施。

Wèile fángzhǐ bǎngjià shìjiàn fāshēng, xuéxiào jiāqiángle ānbǎo cuòshī.

To prevent kidnapping incidents, the school strengthened security measures.

Word Definition - 绑架

bǎng jià to kidnap; to abduct

Individual Character Details

绑 bǎng
架 jià