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Definition
Robber; a criminal who commits robbery.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to someone who commits robbery by force or threat, often involving weapons. It carries a more serious and dramatic tone than generic terms for thieves like 賊人 or 扒手. You will frequently hear it used in news reports or when describing intense criminal scenarios.
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That robber rushed into the bank holding a knife.
Have the police caught that robber yet?
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Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a petty thief or a pickpocket, as it implies a violent or confrontational crime. Use 扒手 for someone stealing from pockets or 賊 for a general thief.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
