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盗 (dào): to steal; to rob; to plunder; thief; bandit; robber

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HSK 7verb

Character info

Pinyin
Meaning
to steal; to rob; to plunder; thief; bandit; robber
Characters
1
Part of speech
verb
HSK level
HSK 7
Strokes
11
Radical
皿
Structure
上下结构

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • to steal
  • to rob
  • to plunder
  • thief
  • bandit
  • robber

Chinese explanation

  • 用不合法的手段把别人的财物据为己有
  • 也指偷窃这种行为,如盗窃、盗取
  • 还可以指用不正当方式获取或使用,如盗版、盗用。

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Example sentences

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Last night someone stole a computer from my house; the police said it was a typical burglary case.

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He stole a nearby passenger's wallet on the subway, but was quickly caught by plainclothes police.

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That company misappropriated a competitor's technology patent and was ordered by the court to pay a large sum of compensation.

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A famous painting was stolen from the museum, and the police are investigating who entered the exhibition hall late at night.

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