Word: 扣押 (kòuyā) 扣押 dictionary entry kòuyā to detain; to hold in custody; to distrain; to seize property Full dictionary entry for 扣押 Example sentences using 扣押 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 海关扣押了一批走私货。 Hǎiguān kòuyāle yì pī zǒusīhuò. Customs detained a shipment of smuggled goods. 海关扣押了那批货物。 Hǎiguān kòuyāle nà pī huòwù. Customs seized that shipment of goods.