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AI Study Notes for 走私
走私 (smuggling) vs 走私犯 (smuggler) — use 走私 when referring to the act itself, not the person committing the act.
Learners often confuse 走私 with terms related to legal trade or general transportation, so it's important to understand its illicit connotation. This term is used in both formal and informal contexts, but be cautious with colloquial expressions that may downplay its serious implications. Common collocations include '走私毒品' (smuggling drugs) and '走私商品' (smuggling goods).
As an HSK 6 word, 走私 connects with other terms related to crime, law, and illegal trade. Students should focus on its usage in legal contexts and practice sentences that illustrate its implications in various scenarios, enhancing vocabulary related to law enforcement.
Learners often mistakenly use 走私 in contexts unrelated to smuggling, such as general transportation. For instance, saying '我走私我的书' (I smuggle my books) is incorrect; the correct phrase would involve legal transportation instead.
Pronunciation of 走私
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How to say to smuggle in Chinese
“to smuggle” in Chinese is走私
走私 (zǒusī) means to smuggle goods illegally or to engage in illicit affairs. This term is often used in legal contexts or to describe activities that are hidden from authorities, such as trafficking or covert exchanges. In everyday language, it can also imply secretive or under-the-table dealings.
When to use 走私
Learners often confuse 走私 with terms related to legal trade or general transportation, so it's important to understand its illicit connotation. This term is used in both formal and informal contexts, but be cautious with colloquial expressions that may downplay its serious implications. Common collocations include '走私毒品' (smuggling drugs) and '走私商品' (smuggling goods).
走私 or something close to it
走私 (smuggling) vs 走私犯 (smuggler) — use 走私 when referring to the act itself, not the person committing the act.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use 走私 in contexts unrelated to smuggling, such as general transportation. For instance, saying '我走私我的书' (I smuggle my books) is incorrect; the correct phrase would involve legal transportation instead.
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Grammar Patterns of 走私
走私 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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边境上所有的东西都有定价，毒品、柚木和____品无一例外。
Everything along the border has its price: drugs, teak, smuggled goods.
Example Sentences for 走私 (2)
Cultural Notes for 走私
In Western cultures, smuggling is often depicted in media as a criminal act, whereas in some Chinese narratives, it can also be portrayed as a means of survival or rebellion against oppressive regulations.
Frequently Asked Questions about 走私
走私 specifically refers to smuggling, which involves moving goods secretly across borders, while other terms might refer to broader illegal actions.
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