‘押解’ is a formal, written verb meaning ‘to escort (a prisoner or suspect) under armed guard’, typically during transfer between detention facilities, courts, or prisons. The first character 押 (yā) means ‘to detain’, ‘to hold in custody’, or ‘to keep under control’, while the second character 解 (jiè) means ‘to transport’ or ‘to deliver’—here specifically referring to the official transfer of a person in custody. Together, they emphasize both security and procedural movement.

This term appears almost exclusively in legal, law enforcement, and journalistic contexts—not in daily conversation. It implies official authority, strict protocol, and often armed supervision. You’ll encounter it in news reports about criminal trials, prison transfers, or police operations. Unlike casual terms like ‘带’ (dài, ‘to take’) or ‘送’ (sòng, ‘to send’), 押解 carries strong connotations of coercion, legality, and institutional power—and never refers to voluntary or unguarded movement.