sneak in; burgle
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to sneak into a residence (to steal); to burgle
informalInformal term for burglary, emphasizing the stealthy entry. Often used as part of the phrase '溜门撬锁'.
Xiǎo小
qū区
zuì最
jìn近
cháng常
yǒu有
liū溜
mén门
zéi贼
chū出
mò没
，
dà大
jiā家
yào要
suǒ锁
hǎo好
mén门
chuāng窗
。
There have been burglars sneaking around the neighborhood lately; everyone should lock their doors and windows.
Zhè这
jiā家
huo伙
zhuān专
gàn干
liū溜
mén门
qiào撬
suǒ锁
de的
gōu勾
dang当
。
This guy specializes in burglary (sneaking in and prying locks).
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Nà那
ge个
zéi贼
liū溜
mén门
jìn进
wǒ我
jiā家
，
tōu偷
zǒu走
le了
yī一
xiē些
xiàn现
jīn金
。
The thief snuck into my house and stole some cash.