The word 劫匪 is formed by combining two characters, each contributing a core meaning to create a new, specific concept. The first character, 劫 (jié), carries the meaning of "to rob" or "to hijack", evoking an act of violent seizure. The second, 匪 (fěi), means "bandit", "outlaw", or "brigand", identifying the type of person. When fused, they form a single noun that directly and vividly denotes the person who commits the robbery: a "robber" or "hold-up bandit".