標參

Chinese
 
the topmost branches of a tree; surface; sign; to mark; (outward) sign; indication; prize; award; bid
 
ginseng; take part in; participate; join; attend; to join; unequal; varied; irregular; to counsel; uneven; not uniform
trad. (標參) 標 參
simp. (标参) 标 参

Etymology

Perhaps from 勡 (“to rob; to kidnap”) + English ransom.

Pronunciation

Verb

標參

  1. (Cantonese) to kidnap; to abduct; to hold to ransom

Synonyms

See also
  • 肉參／肉参
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