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罪犯

zuì fàn
个 gè 名 míng
HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Common

Definitions

  1. 1. criminal

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Word relationships

Synonyms

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犯人
fàn rén

convict

Both mean criminal, but 罪犯 is more formal.

Usage notes

Formality

罪犯 is a formal legal term; in everyday speech 犯人 is more common.

Example Sentences

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包庇 罪犯 是违法的行为。
Shielding criminals is an illegal act.
那名 罪犯 被判了五年。
That criminal was sentenced to five years.
那名 罪犯 昨天被枪毙了。
That criminal was executed by firing squad yesterday.
那个凶残的 罪犯 最终被绳之以法。
That cruel criminal was finally brought to justice.

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Child Words of 罪犯

犯
fàn

to violate

罪
zuì

guilt