English–Chinese
“confiscate” in Chinese
How to say “confiscate” in Chinese
“Confiscate” in Chinese is 扣押 (kòu yā).
An official hand stops an object from moving freely while keeping it for a legal purpose.
Example sentences with 扣押
警方在调查中扣押了嫌疑人的手机和电脑。jǐng fāng zài diào chá zhōng kòu yā le xián yí rén de shǒu jī hé diàn nǎo
During the investigation, the police confiscated the suspect's phone and computer.
Tips for using 扣押
- English wording can suggest that property is lost forever, but this Chinese term focuses on official detention that can be temporary.
Other Chinese words for “confiscate”
学校没收了他的手机。xué xiào mò shōu le tā de shǒu jī
The school confiscated his cell phone.