剥夺 bōduó to deprive
to deprive; to expropriate; to strip (somebody of his property)
How to remember 剥夺: 剥 to peel + 夺 to rob = to deprive.
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How it is used
- To strip someone of a right or possession, by force or authority - 剥夺政治权利 (bōduó zhèngzhì quánlì) deprive of political rights.
- Object is usually a right, freedom, qualification, or property; formal/legal register.
- Stronger than 取消 (cancel); implies taking away what was rightfully held.