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拘禁 (jūjìn) - use 拘留 (jūliú) when referring to legal detention, while 拘禁 (jūjìn) can imply a broader sense of confinement without legal context.
Be mindful that 拘留 is used in formal contexts, especially legal discussions. Common mistakes include confusing it with similar terms like 拘禁 (jū jìn), which means 'to imprison'. Remember that 拘留 specifically implies temporary custody rather than permanent imprisonment.
As an HSK 6 word, 拘留 connects with other legal and formal vocabulary at this level. Focus on using it appropriately in sentences related to law enforcement or legal scenarios, as this will enhance your ability to discuss legal matters in Mandarin.
Learners often confuse 拘留 with 逮捕 (dài bǔ), mistakenly using 拘留 when referring to arresting someone. For example, saying '我被拘留了' ('I was detained') when they mean '我被逮捕了' ('I was arrested') is incorrect.
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How to say to detain (a prisoner) in Chinese
“to detain (a prisoner)” in Chinese is拘留
拘留 (jū liú) refers to the act of detaining someone, typically within a legal or law enforcement context. It can involve keeping a suspect in custody during an investigation or holding a person against their will for a certain period, often for legal reasons.
When to use 拘留
Be mindful that 拘留 is used in formal contexts, especially legal discussions. Common mistakes include confusing it with similar terms like 拘禁 (jū jìn), which means 'to imprison'. Remember that 拘留 specifically implies temporary custody rather than permanent imprisonment.
拘留 or something close to it
拘禁 (jūjìn) - use 拘留 (jūliú) when referring to legal detention, while 拘禁 (jūjìn) can imply a broader sense of confinement without legal context.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 拘留 with 逮捕 (dài bǔ), mistakenly using 拘留 when referring to arresting someone. For example, saying '我被拘留了' ('I was detained') when they mean '我被逮捕了' ('I was arrested') is incorrect.
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Grammar Patterns of 拘留
拘留 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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这一____行为引发了两个互为独立但又密切相关的问题。
The detention raised two distinct but closely linked questions.
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Yes, 拘留 is primarily used in formal legal situations when referring to the detention of individuals by law enforcement.
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