Definition
罪人 is a formal or literary term for a person who has committed a crime or a sin. In modern legal contexts, 罪犯 (zuìfàn) is more common for 'criminal'. In religious or moral contexts, 罪人 specifically means 'sinner'. Use it when the tone is serious, historical, or spiritual.
n.
criminaloffender (formal/literary)sinner (religious or moral context)
Examples
- ，罪人。Zài zōngjiào gùshi zhōng, zuì rén xūyào chànhuǐ cáinéng dédào kuānshù.In religious stories, sinners need to repent to be forgiven.
- 罪人，。Tā juéde zìjǐ shì ge zuì rén, nèixīn fēicháng tòngkǔ.He feels he is a sinner and is very distressed inside.
- 罪人。Lìshǐ shàng de zuì rén wǎngwǎng bèi hòurén tuòmà.Historical criminals are often reviled by later generations.
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