tau1 ce1偷車偷车
Jyutpingtau1 ce1
Yaletāu chē
Definition
To steal a car or vehicle.
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How it's used
This verb phrase is used specifically for the act of stealing a motor vehicle. Unlike some other verbs for theft, it is almost always followed by the object directly or used in a context where the vehicle is clearly implied. It carries a serious tone as it refers to a major criminal offense.
Examples
He actually dared to steal a car in the busy city center, he is really bold.
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