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March 24, 2026
绑架(綁架)bǎngjià(bang3jia4)
绑架 refers to the act of kidnapping or abducting someone, often with the intention of demanding a ransom or causing harm. This term can also apply to hijacking, indicating a serious criminal offense that is recognized in legal contexts. It is commonly used in news reports and discussions about crime and safety.
Frequency#1305DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese society, kidnapping is taken very seriously, often highlighted in media and films, reflecting societal fears and the importance of safety. The concept of abduction is also tied to discussions of family honor and safety.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'bang' that causes chaos (绑), where a 'jia' (家) represents a home. In this scenario, someone is taken from their home in a dramatic incident. The sound 'bang' connects to the urgency and seriousness of the act, helping you remember both the meaning and pronunciation.
Meanings of 绑架
bǎngjià(bang3jia4)
1to kidnap
2to abduct
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About 绑架
绑架Simplified
綁架Traditional
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#1305Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2
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AI Study Notes for 绑架
Quick Contrast
诱拐 (yòuguǎi) refers specifically to luring or enticing someone, often a child, into a situation of abduction, whereas 绑架 (bǎngjià) implies the use of force or threat.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'bang' that causes chaos (绑), where a 'jia' (家) represents a home. In this scenario, someone is taken from their home in a dramatic incident. The sound 'bang' connects to the urgency and seriousness of the act, helping you remember both the meaning and pronunciation.
Usage Notes
Be careful with the tones in this word; using the wrong tone can change the meaning entirely. 绑 (bang3) means to bind, while 劫 (jia4) means to seize or hijack. This word is primarily used in formal contexts, such as legal discussions, rather than casual conversation.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 6 word, 绑架 is relevant when discussing complex social issues, crime, or safety. Students should focus on learning related vocabulary, such as 安全 (ānquán, safety) and 罪犯 (zuìfàn, criminal) to enrich their understanding of the topic.
Cultural Note
In Chinese society, kidnapping is taken very seriously, often highlighted in media and films, reflecting societal fears and the importance of safety. The concept of abduction is also tied to discussions of family honor and safety.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 绑架 with similar words like 劫持, leading to incorrect usage in context. For example, saying '我被劫持了' (I was kidnapped) instead of '我被绑架了' (I was abducted) is a common mistake.
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Grammar Patterns of 绑架
绑架 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 6 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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他刚到罗马就遭到了____。
No sooner had he arrived in Rome than he was kidnapped.
Example Sentences for 绑架 (8)
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他刚到罗马就遭到了绑架。
tā gāng dào luó mǎ jiù zāo dào le bǎng jià。
No sooner had he arrived in Rome than he was kidnapped.
2
他被指控绑架一名25岁的女子。
tā bèi zhǐ kòng bǎng jià yī míng25 25 suì de nǚ。
He was charged with the kidnap of a 25 year-old woman.
Detective Holt said: "The kidnapper is a man we must catch and the sooner the better".
8
他说他遭到矮小的绿种人绑架,这纯粹是无稽之谈.
tā shuō tā zāo dào ǎi xiǎo de lǜ zhǒng rén bǎng jià, , zhè chún cuì shì wú jī zhī.
His story of being kidnapped by little green men was sheer absurdity.
Cultural Notes for 绑架
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese society, kidnapping is taken very seriously, often highlighted in media and films, reflecting societal fears and the importance of safety. The concept of abduction is also tied to discussions of family honor and safety.
Frequently Asked Questions about 绑架
绑架 specifically refers to kidnapping for ransom or harm, while 劫持 is more about hijacking or taking control of a vehicle or transport.
It is generally used in more formal contexts, such as news reports or legal discussions, rather than casual conversation.
Practice associating the sounds with their meanings; think of 'bang' for 绑 and 'jia' as a home, which helps reinforce the correct tones.
