ẩn nặc

Definition

1. Verb:
   • To conceal (stolen goods): To hide or keep possession of items that have been obtained illegally, especially stolen property, with the knowledge that they are illicit.
   • To harbor (illicitly): To keep or detain something in a secretive, illicit, or dishonest manner.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Hắn bị bắt vì tội ẩn nặc tài sản ăn cắp. (He was arrested for the crime of concealing stolen property.)
  • Ẩn nặc đồ vật bị mất cắp là phạm pháp. (Harboring lost and stolen items is illegal.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is primarily used in legal or formal contexts to describe a specific criminal act related to handling the proceeds of a crime. It implies both knowledge of the illicit origin and an intent to conceal.

Variants and Related Words

• Chứa chấp (v): To harbor or shelter (often used for people, like criminals, but can also apply to goods). This is a close synonym but can have a broader application.
• Che giấu (v): To hide or cover up. This is a more general term for concealment and does not inherently imply stolen goods.

Synonyms

• To conceal: To keep something secret or hidden.
• To harbor: To give shelter or refuge, often illicitly.
• To possess illicitly: To hold something in an unlawful manner.

Related Legal Terms

• Tội ẩn nặc: The criminal offense of concealing (stolen goods).
  • Bị cáo bị truy tố về tội ẩn nặc. (The defendant is prosecuted for the crime of concealment.)