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Chinese
dàozéi
Meaning: thief; robber; bandit, especially in literary or historical contexts
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example

小說中的盜賊在夜色中潛入城堡,偷走了王冠。
小说中的盗贼在夜色中潜入城堡,偷走了王冠。
In the novel, a thief slipped into the castle under cover of night and stole the crown.

Usage Notes

This noun sounds literary or historical in modern Mandarin. Everyday speech more often uses words equivalent to thief or robber, while this term suits fiction, history, and formal narration.

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