wōcáng

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Word · VerbTraditional窩藏

harbor criminals; conceal stolen goods

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Meanings

1 sense · 4 examples
1.

verb

to harbor (criminals); to conceal (stolen goods, contraband, or fugitives) illegally

A legal term commonly used in criminal law contexts. Implies the intentional act of hiding people or items to help evade authorities. Often carries a negative connotation and legal liability.

Tā他
wō窝
cáng藏
le了
jǐng警
fāng方
tōng通
jī缉
de的
zuì罪
fàn犯
 。

He harbored a criminal wanted by the police.

Wō窝
cáng藏
zāng赃
wù物
shì是
yán严
zhòng重
de的
wéi违
fǎ法
xíng行
wéi为
 。

Concealing stolen goods is a serious illegal act.

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Tā她
bèi被
kòng指
zhǐ控
wō窝
cáng藏
wéi违
jìn禁
pǐn品
 。

She was charged with harboring contraband.

Nà那
jiān间
dì地
xià下
shì室
shì是
fàn犯
zuì罪
fèn分
zǐ子
yòng用
lái来
wō窝
cáng藏
dú毒
pǐn品
de的
dì地
diǎn点
 。

That basement was the location where criminals used to stash drugs.