The verb 查获 (chá huò) is commonly used in formal or official contexts, especially related to law enforcement and customs. It means to investigate and seize illegal items or suspects. It often appears in news reports or legal documents.
Common Collocations
查获走私品 (seize smuggled goods): used when authorities confiscate contraband.
查获赃物 (seize stolen goods): refers to recovering items obtained through crime.
查获犯罪嫌疑人 (seize criminal suspects): used when suspects are caught during investigations.
Nuances
This term implies a successful outcome of an investigation leading to seizure. It is more formal and specific than just 查 (to check) or 扣押 (to detain). Avoid using it in casual conversation unless discussing official matters.
Confusions
Do not confuse 查获 with 发现 (to discover) or 抓获 (to arrest). 查获 emphasizes the act of investigation plus seizure, often of objects or suspects, while 抓获 focuses on arresting people.
