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“hacker” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinhēi kè

Example

我认识一个黑客,他很厉害。wǒ rèn shí yí gè hēi kè tā hěn lì hài

I know a hacker who is very skilled.

Illustration for 黑客 (hacker)

How to say “hacker” in Chinese

“Hacker” in Chinese is 黑客 (hēi kè).

A technically skilled person who uncovers weaknesses in digital systems and may use that knowledge to protect them or break into them.

Full entry for 黑客: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 黑客

许多公司雇佣白帽黑客来测试系统安全。xǔ duō gōng sī gù yōng bái mào hēi kè lái cè shì xì tǒng ān quán

Many companies hire white-hat hackers to test system security.

Tips for using 黑客

  • In everyday conversation, the word can sound like an accusation, so a specific role such as programmer or security researcher makes a positive meaning clearer.

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