aa3 lei1阿喱啊喱
Jyutpingaa3 lei1
Yalea lēi
Definition
A pickpocket.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to someone who steals from pockets or bags in crowded public spaces. It carries a slightly old fashioned or streetwise nuance compared to the more standard term 扒手. You will often hear it used as a warning when traveling through busy transit hubs or markets.
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Be careful, there are pickpockets around here.
Related words
Common phrases
beware of pickpockets
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the term 亞里 which is a common transliteration for names like Ali. The tone and context are completely different.
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