Meanings of 盜
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AI Study Notes for 盜
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.
Imagine a thief (盜) with a mask sneaking away at night, holding a stolen treasure (the character has the 'eye' radical, which represents watching or looking). The shape of the character can be visualized as someone looking around while planning a stealthy heist.
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.
In Chinese folklore, the concept of 盜 often appears in stories about bandits who are both feared and romanticized, reflecting a complex relationship with justice and morality in society.
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.
Pronunciation of 盜
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Etymology of 盜
Decomposition of 盜
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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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Cultural Notes for 盜
In Chinese folklore, the concept of 盜 often appears in stories about bandits who are both feared and romanticized, reflecting a complex relationship with justice and morality in society.
Word Family of 盜
Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 盜
It is more commonly found in written language or formal contexts, such as news articles about crime.
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