English–Chinese
“thug” in Chinese
How to say “thug” in Chinese
“Thug” in Chinese is 歹徒 (dǎi tú).
A bad actor stands over others with threats or force to get an unlawful benefit.
Example sentences with 歹徒
警方在夜间巡逻时发现了几名歹徒并展开搜捕。jǐng fāng zài yè jiān xún luó shí fā xiàn le jǐ míng dǎi tú bìng zhǎn kāi sōu bǔ
During a nighttime patrol, the police discovered several thugs and began searching for and arresting them.
Tips for using 歹徒
- Because it carries a clear judgment, this word can sound excessive when applied to a rude person, a cheat, or someone who breaks a minor rule.
Other Chinese words for “thug”
那个流氓在街上抢东西。nà ge liú máng zài jiē shàng qiǎng dōng xī
That thug is stealing things on the street.