koeng4 dou6強盜强盗
Jyutpingkoeng4 dou6
Yalekèuhng douh
Definition
Robber or bandit; someone who uses violence or threats to steal property from others.
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How it's used
While this term refers to a robber or bandit, it carries a slightly dramatic or literary weight compared to everyday terms like 賊. It is frequently used in storytelling, news reports, or when describing a particularly aggressive or organized group of thieves. In casual daily speech, people are more likely to use 賊 or 搶劫犯 to describe someone who steals.
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It is dangerous here, I heard there are bandits lurking about.
When you encounter a robber, never try to fight them head-on.
Related words
Common phrases
a gang of bandits
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 強姦犯, which refers to a rapist. Because both start with the character 強, learners sometimes mix them up when speaking quickly.
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Grammar guides
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