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TOPIK 5noun

체포

chepo

체포가 · 체포를

arrest

Example

경찰은 현장에서 범인을 체포했어요.

The police arrested the criminal at the scene.

Word parts

체 catch포 seize

Literally 'catch and seize'.

Good to know

체포되다 means to be arrested; 구속 is longer detention approved by a court.