小偷

xiǎotōu

noun #3,659

Meanings

1 thief; pickpocket
2 petty thief

Characters

A 'small stealer' - a petty thief.

Examples

HSK 2

小心小偷！

Xiǎoxīn xiǎotōu!

Watch out for pickpockets!

HSK 3

小偷被警察抓住了。

Xiǎotōu bèi jǐngchá zhuāzhù le.

The thief was caught by the police.

HSK 3

在人多的地方要注意小偷。

Zài rén duō de dìfāng yào zhùyì xiǎotōu.

Be careful of pickpockets in crowded places.

Tips

usage

小偷 refers to petty thieves/pickpockets. For a robber or burglar, use 强盗 or 盗贼.

Stroke Order

小 xiǎo

偷 tōu