Definitions

1. 1. to seize

Components

• 挟 xié – to clasp under the arm
• 持 chí – to hold

Related Words

• 挟持雇主 xié chí gù zhǔ – gherao (from Hindi, SE Asian method of protest)

Word Lists

• 2021 Framework Levels 7-9
• HSK 3.0 Levels 7-9