Hanzi
Traditional
Simplified

to steal/secretly/(humble) I

Hanzi

Grade

Grade 7

Pinyin

qiè

Bopomofo

ㄑㄧㄝˋ

Jyutping

sit3

Example sentences

這名男子因偷竊商店內的商品而被警方逮捕。
这名男子因偷窃商店内的商品而被警方逮捕。

This man was arrested by the police for stealing goods from the store.

商店安裝了監視器以防偷竊。
商店安装了监视器以防偷窃。

The store installed security cameras to prevent theft.

博物館裡的名畫失竊了。
博物馆里的名画失窃了。

The famous painting in the museum was stolen.

公安 gōngān
公安人員正在調查這起失竊案。
公安人员正在调查这起失窃案。

Public security personnel are investigating this theft case.

盜竊他人財物是違法的行為。
盗窃他人财物是违法的行为。

Stealing other people's property is an illegal act.

Example Vocabulary

Sottaku

About Sottaku

Sottaku is an app for learning Chinese, Japanese, Korean, English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian with a strong focus on SRS. It includes automatic flashcard creation for hundreds of thousands of words, grammar breakdowns in example sentences, language-specific study packs where available, adaptive quizzes, mobile apps, a browser extension, and community features. Give it a try now! All learning content is free with no limits on flashcards or study time.

Sottaku is built to match the habits of successful learners. By using Sottaku, you will naturally learn in the most efficient way possible, as proven by countless success stories in the language learning community.

Free Forever

Access all grammar guides, quizzes, and flashcards without paying a cent. Quality education should be accessible to everyone.

Smart SRS System

Our flashcard system uses the FSRS algorithm (also used in Anki) to optimize your review schedule and maximize retention.

Comprehensive Content

From hanzi, kana, hangul, and European vocabulary basics to grammar and reading practice where available, we have lessons for every level. Practice with quizzes tailored to your skill.

Community Chat

Ask level-appropriate questions and get help from the community. Learn together with fellow learners across all 8 supported languages.