歹徒

dǎi tú
HSK 6
evil-doer, malefactor, gangster
noun

Example Sentences

市中心发生了一起歹徒抢劫事件。
shì zhōngxīn fāshēng le yīqǐ dǎitú qiǎngjié shìjiàn 。
A robbery incident occurred in the city center involving a gangster.
警察正在追捕那个歹徒。
jǐngchá zhèngzài zhuībǔ nàgè dǎitú 。
The police are chasing that evil-doer.
我们需要提高警惕，以防歹徒的袭击。
wǒmen xūyào tígāojǐngtì ， yǐfáng dǎitú de xíjī 。
We need to stay alert to prevent attacks from hoodlums.

Individual Characters

歹dǎi
bad, wicked, evil, Kangxi radical 78
徒tú
disciple, apprentice, believer

Words with similar meanings

罪犯zuìfàn
criminal
A more formal term for someone who has committed a crime.
恶棍ègùn
scoundrel
A term that emphasizes unscrupulousness.
强盗qiángdào
robber
Specifically refers to someone who steals by force or threat.

Words Ending With 徒

匪徒fěi tú
gangster; bandit

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