seize by force; plunder
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to seize by force; to plunder; to rob
formalUsed in formal or literary contexts to describe forceful and often illegal taking of property or people. Implies a use of violence or coercion.
Gǔ古
dài代
jūn军
duì队
jīng经
cháng常
jié劫
duó夺
dí敌
guó国
de的
zī资
yuán源
。
Ancient armies often plundered the resources of enemy states.
Hǎi海
dào盗
jié劫
duó夺
le了
nà那
sōu艘
shāng商
chuán船
。
The pirates seized the merchant ship.
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Zhè这
ge个
zhèng政
quán权
bèi被
zhǐ指
kòng控
jié劫
duó夺
rén人
mín民
de的
zì自
yóu由
。
This regime is accused of robbing the people of their freedom.