đạo chích

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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

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