Chinese
shīqiè
Meaning: to be stolen
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

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.
公安人員正在調查這起失竊案。
Public security personnel are investigating this theft case.
那位警官正在調查這起失竊案的線索。
That police officer is investigating clues for this theft case.
如果發現財物失竊,請立即報案。
If you find that property has been stolen, please report it to the police immediately.
警察將失竊的錢包發還給了失主。
The police returned the stolen wallet to the owner.

Usage Notes

A formal term indicating that property or valuables have been stolen.

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