偷人 (tōu rén) — to have an affair, to commit adultery (of a married person)

Definition

Colloquial verb meaning 'to have an affair' (committed by a married person). Stigmatized and informal — in writing, prefer 通奸 or 出轨.

verb
to have an affairto commit adultery (of a married person)

Examples

  • 偷人
    Tīng shuō tā tōu rén le.
    I heard he had an affair.
  • Tā tōu guò yí gè rén.
    He had an affair with someone.
  • Tā tōu le sān cì rén.
    He had affairs three times.

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