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“theft” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyindào qiè

Example

盗窃是违法的。dào qiè shì wéi fǎ de

Theft is illegal.

Illustration for 盗窃 (theft)

How to say “theft” in Chinese

“Theft” in Chinese is 盗窃 (dào qiè).

Someone quietly takes another person's property while avoiding notice and force.

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

Example sentences with 盗窃

商店为了防止盗窃，安装了监控摄像头。shāng diàn wèi le fáng zhǐ dào qiè ān zhuāng le jiān kòng shè xiàng tóu

The store installed surveillance cameras to prevent theft.

Tips for using 盗窃

  • In news reports and legal notices, this noun usually names an offense or case, so its register is more formal than everyday conversation.

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