zong1 mat6贓物赃物
Jyutpingzong1 mat6
Yalejōng maht
Definition
Stolen goods; booty.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to items obtained through criminal activity, often used in legal or news contexts. While it describes stolen property, it carries a formal weight that makes it sound more like a police report term than casual slang. It is rarely used in everyday conversation unless discussing a crime or a specific incident involving theft.
Measure word
pai1批pāiExamples
The police found a lot of stolen goods in his home.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with general terms for goods like 貨物, but 贓物 implies a criminal origin and potential legal consequences for possession.
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Grammar guides
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