通缉 tōngjī to order the arrest of somebody as criminal
to order the arrest of somebody as criminal; to list as wanted
How to remember 通缉: 通 pass through + 缉 to arrest = to order the arrest of somebody as criminal.
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How it is used
- 'To put out a wanted order for a criminal' - 通缉逃犯 (tōngjī táofàn) issue a wanted notice for a fugitive.
- Legal/police term; the poster is a 通缉令 (tōngjīlìng, wanted order). Implies nationwide/wide-area pursuit.
- Note the reading jī (also heard jí); pairs with 在逃 (on the run).
Example sentences
- 汤姆已经上通缉令三年了。 Tāngmǔ yǐjīng shàng tōngjīlìng sānnián le.Tom has been on the wanted list for three years.