English–Chinese
“pirate” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinhǎi dào
Example
孩子们喜欢讲海盗的故事。hái zi men xǐ huān jiǎng hǎi dào de gù shì
Children like telling stories about pirates.
How to say “pirate” in Chinese
“Pirate” in Chinese is 海盗 (hǎi dào).
A sea-based raider who uses force or threats to take other people's property, often with a crew.
Example sentences with 海盗
商船遭到海盗袭击。shāng chuán zāo dào hǎi dào xí jī
The merchant ship was attacked by pirates.
Tips for using 海盗
- News reports use this word for real maritime crime, while adventure stories use it for fictional crews and voyages, so the surrounding context determines the tone.