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歹徒

dǎi tú
名 míng
HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Uncommon

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Definitions

  1. 1. evildoer
  2. 2. malefactor
  3. 3. gangster
  4. 4. hoodlum

Word relationships

Antonyms

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良民
liáng mín

good people

Contrast with law-abiding citizen

Related words

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罪犯
zuì fàn

criminal

A person who commits a crime

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Do not use 歹徒 for minor mischief; it implies serious criminal or violent intent.

Formality

Used in formal contexts such as news reports, not in casual speech.

Example Sentences

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警察与 歹徒 展开了激烈的搏斗。
The police engaged in a fierce struggle with the criminals.

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Child Words of 歹徒

徒
tú

disciple; apprentice; believer

歹
dǎi

bad