English–Chinese
“criminal” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinzuì fàn
Example
有人在街上看到罪犯逃跑。yǒu rén zài jiē shàng kàn dào zuì fàn táo pǎo
Someone saw a criminal running away on the street.
How to say “criminal” in Chinese
“Criminal” in Chinese is 罪犯 (zuì fàn).
A person identified through a criminal act, especially as the subject of an official case.
Example sentences with 罪犯
警方最终抓住了罪犯。jǐng fāng zuì zhōng zhuā zhù le zuì fàn
The police finally caught the criminal.
Tips for using 罪犯
- In everyday Chinese, this word sounds formal, so it is most natural in reports, notices, and legal settings rather than relaxed conversation.