Meaning and Usage
"匪徒" specifically refers to gangsters or bandits involved in criminal activities, often in groups. It is a formal or literary term rather than casual slang.
Common Contexts
This word is frequently used in news reports, police descriptions, and crime-related stories to denote criminals who act violently or unlawfully.
Collocations and Patterns
- 匪徒集团 (gangster group): refers to an organized criminal gang.
- 抓获匪徒 (capture gangsters): used in law enforcement contexts.
- 匪徒作案 (gangsters committing crimes): describes criminal acts by such individuals.
Nuances
Using "匪徒" implies a serious criminal nature, often violent or armed. It is less colloquial than words like "坏人" (bad person) and more specific than general terms for criminals.
Common Confusion
Do not confuse "匪徒" with "盗贼" (thieves) which emphasizes theft; "匪徒" often implies more violent or organized crime involvement.