在押

zàiyā

adjective #23,834

Meanings

1 in custody
2 detained
3 under arrest

Characters

to be at / currently

to detain / to hold in custody / to escort

Examples

该嫌疑人目前仍在押。

Gāi xiányírén mùqián réng zàiyā.

The suspect is currently still in custody.

在押人员不得与外界随意联系。

Zàiyā rényuán bù dé yǔ wàijiè suíyì liánxì.

Detained persons may not contact the outside world at will.

Tips

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在押 is a legal/official term used in law enforcement and judicial contexts. It is not used in everyday casual speech. Common collocations include 在押人员 (detained persons) and 在押犯 (prisoner in custody).

Stroke Order

在 zài

押 yā