dou6 jung6盜用盗用
Jyutpingdou6 jung6
Yaledouh yuhng
Definition
To steal and use; to misappropriate, usurp, or embezzle.
neutralmoneywork
How it's used
Carries a formal and serious tone, often appearing in legal or news contexts regarding financial crimes or identity theft. Unlike casual words for stealing like 偷, this implies a breach of trust or authority where the perpetrator has legitimate access to the resource but uses it for unauthorized purposes.
Examples
He actually embezzled company money to gamble.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this for petty theft like stealing a snack or a pen, as it specifically implies the misuse of authority, funds, or identity information.
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Grammar guides
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
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