歹徒挟持了人质。
Dǎitú xiéchí le rénzhì.
English
The gangster took a hostage.
挟持
to hold under duress; to abduct
Dictionary entry
to seize (sb) by the arms; to hold under duress; to abduct
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挟
持
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谁被挟持了？
Shéi bèi xiéchí le?
English
Who was taken hostage?
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