人贩子 (rén fàn zǐ) — human trafficker; trafficker in human beings

Definition

A colloquial term for a human trafficker, especially one who kidnaps and sells women and children. The suffix 子 gives it a slangy, everyday feel rather than a formal legal label.

noun

human traffickertrafficker in human beings

Measure word · 个

Examples

人贩子。
Jǐng fāng zhèng zài quán lì zhuā bǔ zhè ge rén fàn zǐ.
The police are doing their best to catch this human trafficker.
人贩子，。
rén fàn zǐ Shì shè huì de dú liú, bì xū yán lì dǎ jī.
Human traffickers are a cancer on society and must be severely cracked down on.
人贩子。
Jiā zhǎng yào jiào yù hái zi rú hé fáng fàn rén fàn zǐ.
Parents should teach their children how to guard against human traffickers.

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