dou6 sit3盜竊盗窃
Jyutpingdou6 sit3
Yaledouh sit
Definition
To steal or commit theft.
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How it's used
Reserved for formal, legal, or news contexts, this term is rarely used in casual daily conversation. When speaking naturally with friends or family, use 偷嘢 instead. It carries a serious weight and is almost exclusively encountered in police reports, court proceedings, or warning signs.
Examples
He was arrested by the police for theft.
Do you know that stealing is illegal?
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Common mistake
Learners often use this in everyday situations like saying someone stole their pen, which sounds overly dramatic or like a legal accusation. Stick to 偷嘢 for normal social interactions to avoid sounding like you are reading from a legal document.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
