Word: 拘留 (jūliú) 拘留 dictionary entry jūliú to detain (as a prisoner) Full dictionary entry for 拘留 Example sentences using 拘留 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 嫌疑人最多能被拘留多久？ Xiányírén zuì duō néng bèi jūliú duōjiǔ? How long can a suspect be detained at most? 这个男人被警察拘留了。 Zhège nánrén bèi jǐngchá jūliúle. The man was held in police custody.