拘留 meaning and pronunciation

拘留
Simplified/traditional word

拘留 English definition

jū liú
  • to detain (a prisoner)
  • to keep sb in custody

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  • 拘 (jū): to capture; to restrain; to constrain; to adhere rigidly to; inflexible;
  • 留 (liú): to leave (a message etc); to retain; to stay; to remain; to keep; to preserve;