Definition
侠盗 (xiá dào) refers to a chivalrous outlaw who steals from the rich to help the poor — a Robin Hood figure, but deeply rooted in the Chinese wuxia tradition. The 侠 element emphasizes martial heroism, honor, and a personal code of justice, so it's more than just 'bandit'; it carries romantic and moral weight often found in novels, films, and folklore.
n.
chivalrous outlawheroic bandit (who robs the rich to help the poor)
Examples
- 侠盗，。Zhè bù xiǎoshuō lǐ de xiá dào jié fù jì pín, shēn shòu bǎixìng àidài.The chivalrous outlaw in this novel robs the rich to help the poor and is deeply loved by the common people.
- 侠盗？。Lìshǐ shàng yǒu méiyǒu zhēnzhèng de xiá dào? Zhè shì ge yǒuqù de wèntí.Were there real chivalrous outlaws in history? That's an interesting question.
- 侠盗。Diànyǐng dǎoyǎn xiǎng sùzào yí gè yǔ zhòng bùtóng de xiá dào xíngxiàng.The film director wants to create a distinctive chivalrous outlaw character.
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