English–Chinese

“robber” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinqiáng dào

Example

强盗威胁我交出手机。qiáng dào wēi xié wǒ jiāo chū shǒu jī

The robber threatened me and demanded that I hand over my phone.

Illustration for 强盗 (robber)

How to say “robber” in Chinese

“Robber” in Chinese is 强盗 (qiáng dào).

A threatening figure who makes another person surrender belongings.

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

Example sentences with 强盗

法院以强盗罪判处了他有期徒刑。fǎ yuàn yǐ qiáng dào zuì pàn chǔ le tā yǒu qī tú xíng

The court sentenced him to a term in prison for robbery.

Tips for using 强盗

  • The word carries a serious tone, so using it about a minor dispute can make the speaker sound deliberately dramatic.

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