被俘
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Meaning: prisoner
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被俘
被俘 refers to a person who has been captured, especially in a military or conflict context. It emphasizes the state of being taken captive rather than the act of capturing.
The character 被 (bèi) means 'to be' or 'by,' often used to indicate passive voice, while 俘 (fú) means 'to capture' or 'prisoner.' Together, they form a term that specifically denotes someone who has been captured, usually in warfare.
被俘 is commonly used in historical and military contexts, such as describing soldiers taken during a battle. It carries a formal tone and is less frequently used in everyday conversation. In modern Chinese, it may also appear in news reports or historical texts about wars or conflicts.
Example Sentences
战争中，许多士兵被俘虏了。
In the war, many soldiers were captured.
历史书上记载了被俘的战犯。
The history book recorded the captured war criminals.