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通缉 (tōngjī) vs 逮捕 (dàibǔ) — use 通缉 when referring to a wanted person, while 逮捕 indicates the act of arresting someone already located.
Be aware that '通缉' is a formal term often used in legal and law enforcement contexts. It's commonly paired with words like '犯人' (fànrén - criminal) or '名单' (míngdān - list) to discuss wanted criminals. Ensure to use the correct tones, as mispronunciation can lead to misunderstandings.
'通缉' is a Level 6 HSK word, connecting with other legal terms like '逮捕' (dàibǔ - arrest) and '罪犯' (zuìfàn - offender). Students should focus on understanding the context and usage within law enforcement discussions.
Learners often confuse '通缉' with '通告' (tōnggào - notice). For instance, saying '警方通告这名罪犯' instead of '警方通缉这名罪犯' is incorrect; '通缉' is used for wanted criminals specifically.
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How to say to order the arrest of sb as criminal in Chinese
“to order the arrest of sb as criminal” in Chinese is通缉
The term '通缉' (tōngjī) refers to the act of ordering the arrest of someone as a criminal or listing them as wanted. It is commonly used in law enforcement contexts, particularly when authorities seek to apprehend fugitives or individuals involved in criminal activities.
When to use 通缉
Be aware that '通缉' is a formal term often used in legal and law enforcement contexts. It's commonly paired with words like '犯人' (fànrén - criminal) or '名单' (míngdān - list) to discuss wanted criminals. Ensure to use the correct tones, as mispronunciation can lead to misunderstandings.
通缉 or something close to it
通缉 (tōngjī) vs 逮捕 (dàibǔ) — use 通缉 when referring to a wanted person, while 逮捕 indicates the act of arresting someone already located.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse '通缉' with '通告' (tōnggào - notice). For instance, saying '警方通告这名罪犯' instead of '警方通缉这名罪犯' is incorrect; '通缉' is used for wanted criminals specifically.
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Grammar Patterns of 通缉
通缉 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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他因谋杀一名地方法官而被____。
He was wanted for the murder of a magistrate.
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'通缉' can be used as follows: '警方已对这名逃犯发出通缉令' (The police have issued a wanted notice for this fugitive).
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