犯人 (fànrén): prisoner

Measure Word

一个犯人 gè

犯人被关在监狱里。

Fànrén bèi guān zài jiānyù lǐ.

The prisoner is locked up in jail.

三个犯人逃跑了。

Sān gè fànrén táopǎo le.

Three prisoners escaped.

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).

犯 fàn

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