帮凶

幫凶

bāngxiōng

noun #10,307

Measure Word

一个帮凶 gè

Meanings

1 accomplice
2 accessory (to a crime)

Characters

to help; to assist

fierce; violent; murderous

Examples

HSK 7-9

他被认定为这起案件的帮凶。

Tā bèi rèndìng wéi zhè qǐ ànjiàn de bāngxiōng.

He was identified as an accomplice in this case.

HSK 7-9

帮凶也会受到法律制裁。

Bāngxiōng yě huì shòudào fǎlǜ zhìcái.

Accomplices will also face legal punishment.

Tips

memory

帮 (to help) + 凶 (fierce/violent) = one who helps with violence, i.e., an accomplice.

Stroke Order

帮 bāng

凶 xiōng