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detention in Chinese

detention in Chinese is 逮捕 — detention means the state of being held in official custody, especially while awaiting trial.

detention in Chinese

逮捕
noun
Pronounced: dài bǔ
(uncountable) The act of detaining or the state of being detained.

What does "detention" mean?

  1. noun The state of being held in official custody, especially while awaiting trial.
    "He was held in detention for two months before the hearing."
  2. noun A school punishment requiring a student to stay behind after hours.
    "She got detention for talking back to the teacher."
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detention in a sentence

  • He was held in detention for two months before the hearing.
  • She got detention for talking back to the teacher.

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What is "detention" in Chinese?

"detention" in Chinese is 逮捕. detention means: The state of being held in official custody, especially while awaiting trial.

How do you pronounce 逮捕?

"detention" in Chinese is 逮捕, pronounced "dài bǔ".

How do you use "detention" in a sentence?

Example: "He was held in detention for two months before the hearing." In Chinese, "detention" is 逮捕.

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