Definition

Noun: - Thief, robber: "đạo chích" is an archaic Vietnamese term referring to a person who steals property from others, a thief or robber. It carries a literary or classical nuance.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Trong truyện cổ, tên đạo chích thường bị trừng phạt. (In folktales, the thief is often punished.)
  • Cánh cửa vững chắc để ngăn đạo chích đột nhập. (A sturdy door prevents thieves from breaking in.)

Advanced Usage

• This word is primarily found in classical literature, historical texts, or used for stylistic effect to evoke an old-fashioned tone. It is rarely used in modern everyday conversation.

Variants and Related Words

• Kẻ trộm (n): Thief. This is the standard, modern equivalent.
• Kẻ cắp (n): Thief, pilferer.
• Đạo tặc (n, archaic): Bandit, robber. Another classical term with a similar meaning.

Synonyms

• Thief: Người ăn trộm, kẻ trộm.
• Robber: Kẻ cướp.

Related Idioms

• "Đạo chích giả nhân nghĩa": A hypocritical thief who pretends to be righteous. This idiom criticizes someone who commits wrongs while hiding behind a facade of morality.

1. (cũ) Thief