犯人

fànrén

noun #2,343

Measure Word

一个犯人 gè

Meanings

1 prisoner
2 convict
3 criminal

Characters

to commit (a crime); criminal

Examples

HSK 5

三个犯人逃跑了。

Sān gè fànrén táopǎo le.

Three prisoners escaped.

HSK 7-9

犯人被关在监狱里。

Fànrén bèi guān zài jiānyù lǐ.

The prisoner is locked up in jail.

Tips

usage

犯人 is a general term for prisoner or convict. More specific terms include 囚犯 (inmate), 罪犯 (criminal, emphasizing guilt), and 嫌疑人 (suspect).

Stroke Order

犯 fàn

人 rén