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March 24, 2026
抢劫(搶劫)qiǎngjié(qiang3jie2)
抢劫 (qiang3 jie2) refers to the act of robbing or looting, typically involving the use of force or intimidation. This term is commonly used in legal contexts and discussions about crime, as well as in news reports regarding theft and robbery incidents.
Frequency#1733DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
抢劫 is often depicted in Chinese films and dramas, highlighting societal issues such as poverty and crime rates. Understanding this term gives insight into contemporary concerns about safety in urban areas.
Memory Tip
Imagine a thief (the character 抢) with a large bag (the character 劫) rushing in to 'snatch' away valuables. The pronunciation 'qiang' sounds like 'strong', suggesting a forceful act, while 'jie' can remind you of 'jail', where robbers end up.
Meanings of 抢劫
qiǎngjié(qiang3jie2)
1to rob
2looting
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About 抢劫
抢劫Simplified
搶劫Traditional
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—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#1733Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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抢夺 (qiǎngduó) vs 抢劫 (qiǎngjié): Use 抢劫 when the act involves robbery with intimidation; use 抢夺 for seizing or taking something without necessarily implying robbery.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a thief (the character 抢) with a large bag (the character 劫) rushing in to 'snatch' away valuables. The pronunciation 'qiang' sounds like 'strong', suggesting a forceful act, while 'jie' can remind you of 'jail', where robbers end up.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 抢劫 with other terms for theft, such as 偷 (to steal), which is less forceful. This term is typically used in formal contexts, particularly in law enforcement and media. Be careful with the tones; a mispronunciation can change the meaning entirely.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 抢劫 connects with other vocabulary related to crime and law, such as 盗窃 (theft) and 犯罪 (crime). Focus on its usage in complex sentences to express ideas about safety and societal issues.
Cultural Note
抢劫 is often depicted in Chinese films and dramas, highlighting societal issues such as poverty and crime rates. Understanding this term gives insight into contemporary concerns about safety in urban areas.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mix up 抢劫 with 盗窃 (theft), using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我想去抢劫' (I want to go steal) is incorrect; it should clarify the context of using force: '我想去抢劫银行' (I want to rob the bank).
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Grammar Patterns of 抢劫
抢劫 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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我们通常以为被拦路____的受害者是老年人。
We usually think of a victim of mugging as being someone elderly.
Example Sentences for 抢劫 (10)
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我们通常以为被拦路抢劫的受害者是老年人。
wǒ mén tōng cháng yǐ wéi bèi lán lù qiāng jié de shòu hài zhě shì lǎo nián rén。
We usually think of a victim of mugging as being someone elderly.
In the country's largest cities there has been rioting and looting.
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那些开偷来的车狂飙和驾车抢劫的年轻人都是无业游民。
nà xiē kāi tōu lái de chē kuáng biāo hé jià chē qiāng jié de nián qīng rén dū shì wú yè yóu mín。
The kids who are joyriding and ram-raiding are unemployed.
8
小偷分了抢劫的钱财.
xiǎo tōu fēn le qiāng jié de qián cái.
The thieves carved up the profit from the robbery.
9
那人犯有持械抢劫罪, 因而被判八年监禁.
nà rén fàn yǒu chí xiè qiāng jié zuì, , yīn ér bèi pàn bā nián jiān.
The man was found guilty of armed robbery, and condemned to eight years'imprisonment.
10
男管家是抢劫案的同谋犯.
nán guǎn jiā shì qiāng jié àn de tóng móu fàn.
The butler was an accomplice in the robbery.
Cultural Notes for 抢劫
🏮Cultural insight
抢劫 is often depicted in Chinese films and dramas, highlighting societal issues such as poverty and crime rates. Understanding this term gives insight into contemporary concerns about safety in urban areas.
🌏Cross-cultural Insight
While robbery is a crime in both cultures, Western narratives often focus on the psychological motives behind robbers, whereas Chinese discussions may emphasize social issues that lead to such crimes.
Frequently Asked Questions about 抢劫
It's not commonly used in casual conversation but may arise in discussions about crime or news.
抢劫 involves force or intimidation, while 偷 refers to theft without confrontation.
No, this term specifically refers to criminal activities involving robbery.
