偷
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The word "偷窃" is formed by combining the character "偷", which means to steal or act stealthily, with the character "窃", which also means to steal or take unlawfully. Both characters contribute synonymous meanings related to theft, resulting in a compound word that intensifies and specifies the concept of stealing.

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偷窃是违法行为。

Tōuqiè shì wéifǎ xíngwéi.

Theft is illegal behavior.

他因偷窃被警察逮捕。

Tā yīn tōuqiè bèi jǐngchá dàibǔ.

He was arrested by the police for theft.

商店里经常发生偷窃事件。

Shāngdiàn lǐ jīngcháng fāshēng tōuqiè shìjiàn.

Theft incidents often occur in stores.

偷窃他人的财物会带来严重的法律后果。

Tōuqiè tārén de cáiwù huì dàilái yánzhòng de fǎlǜ hòuguǒ.

Stealing others' property can lead to serious legal consequences.

尽管偷窃可能带来一时的利益，但从长远看它会毁掉一个人的信誉。

Jǐnguǎn tōuqiè kěnéng dàilái yìshí de lìyì, dàn cóng chángyuǎn kàn tā huì huǐdiào yí gè rén de xìnyù.

Although theft may bring temporary benefits, in the long run it will destroy a person's credibility.

Word Definition - 偷窃

tōu qiè to steal; to pilfer

Individual Character Details

偷 tōu
窃 qiè