caak6 zong1賊臧贼臧
Jyutpingcaak6 zong1
Yalechaahk jōng
Definition
Stolen goods or loot.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to items that have been illicitly acquired through theft or robbery. While it is understood in spoken Cantonese, it carries a slightly formal or legalistic tone compared to more casual terms for stolen items. It is frequently encountered in news reports or crime dramas.
Examples
The police found a lot of stolen goods in his house.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 賊人, which refers to the thief or robber themselves rather than the property stolen.
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