The Chinese word 偷盗 (tōudào), meaning "theft" or "larceny," is a compound word formed by combining two semantically similar characters: 偷 (tōu), which means "to steal" with an implication of stealth or secrecy, and 盗 (dào), which means "to rob" or "to plunder," often with a connotation of forceful or predatory appropriation. This structure is a classic example of a coordinated or synonymous compound (并列式), where two characters with closely related meanings are paired to create a single, broader, and more abstract concept that encompasses the full scope of the illegal act—encompassing both the covert (偷) and the overt or violent (盗) aspects of taking others' property unlawfully.