Korean

검거
Meaning: arrest; apprehension
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

檢
擧

Example sentences

The police arrested the criminal after a persistent pursuit.
경찰은 사기 일당을 모두 검거했다.
The police arrested all of the fraud gang.
경찰은 피해자의 집에서 금품을 훔친 범인을 검거했다.
The police arrested the criminal who stole money and goods from the victim's house.
경찰은 국가 기밀을 빼내려던 간첩을 검거했다.
The police arrested a spy who was trying to leak national secrets.
경찰은 도주한 흉악범을 검거하기 위해 수사력을 집중했다.
The police concentrated their investigative power to arrest the escaped vicious criminal.

Usage Notes

Used when law enforcement agencies detain a suspect.

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