盗
窃

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The word "盗窃" is formed by combining the characters 盗 and 窃, both meaning "to steal". 盗 originates from ancient pictographic elements depicting covert theft, while 窃 incorporates the radical "穴" (cave) to suggest concealment, with "切" providing phonetic guidance. Together, they create a compound where each character reinforces the semantic concept of theft.

Example Sentences Hide

他因盗窃被逮捕。

Tā yīn dàoqiè bèi dàibǔ.

He was arrested for theft.

这起盗窃案发生在深夜。

Zhè qǐ dàoqiè àn fāshēng zài shēnyè.

This theft case happened late at night.

犯盗窃罪将受到法律严惩。

Fàn dàoqiè zuì jiāng shòudào fǎlǜ yánchéng.

Committing the crime of theft will be severely punished by law.

商店安装了摄像头以防盗窃。

Shāngdiàn ānzhuāng le shèxiàngtóu yǐ fáng dàoqiè.

The store installed surveillance cameras to prevent theft.

那名盗窃犯虽是初犯，但情节严重。

Nà míng dàoqiè fàn suī shì chūfàn, dàn qíngjié yánzhòng.

Although that thief was a first-time offender, the circumstances were severe.

Word Definition - 盗窃

dào qiè to steal

Individual Character Details

盗 dào
窃 qiè