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盗 (dào) vs 偷 (tōu) — use 盗 for formal or serious contexts of robbery, while 偷 is more casual and refers to the act of stealing.
Be cautious with the tone; 盜 is pronounced with a falling tone (dào). It's more formal and might not be used in casual conversation. Common collocations include '盜竊' (dàoqiè - theft) and '盜賊' (dàozéi - bandit).
Although 盜 is not in the official HSK lists, it connects to other vocabulary related to crime and law, such as 罪 (zuì - crime) and 犯 (fàn - to commit). Focus on recognizing its radicals and common phrases.
Learners often confuse 盜 with other characters like 偷 (tōu) which also means 'to steal'. Remember, 盜 implies a more serious crime, while 偷 is more casual. For instance, saying '他是个偷' (tā shì gè tōu - He is a thief) would be better expressed as '他是个盜' (tā shì gè dào) for emphasis on severity.
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How to say to rob, to steal; thief, bandit in Chinese
“to rob, to steal; thief, bandit” in Chinese is盜
The character 盜 (dào) refers to the act of robbing or stealing. It can denote both the action of theft and the person who commits such acts, often associated with criminals or bandits in various contexts.
When to use 盜
Be cautious with the tone; 盜 is pronounced with a falling tone (dào). It's more formal and might not be used in casual conversation. Common collocations include '盜竊' (dàoqiè - theft) and '盜賊' (dàozéi - bandit).
盜 or something close to it
盗 (dào) vs 偷 (tōu) — use 盗 for formal or serious contexts of robbery, while 偷 is more casual and refers to the act of stealing.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 盜 with other characters like 偷 (tōu) which also means 'to steal'. Remember, 盜 implies a more serious crime, while 偷 is more casual. For instance, saying '他是个偷' (tā shì gè tōu - He is a thief) would be better expressed as '他是个盜' (tā shì gè dào) for emphasis on severity.
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Grammar patterns of 盜
盜 carries one core meaning. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
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小心巡视,提防____贼,如有任何可疑情况, 马上打电话报警.
Look out for burglars on the prowl. If you see anything suspicious, call the police immediately.
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It is more commonly found in written language or formal contexts, such as news articles about crime.
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