盗取 (dào qǔ) — to steal; to take unlawfully

Definition

A formal verb for stealing something specific (secrets, data, property), emphasizing the unlawful taking. Stronger and more written than the everyday 偷.

verb
to stealto take unlawfully

Examples

  • 盗取
    Tā yīn dào qǔ gōng sī jī mì bèi pàn xíng le.
    He was sentenced for stealing company secrets.
  • 盗取
    Bó wù guǎn de zhēn guì wén wù bèi rén dào qǔ le.
    The precious cultural relics in the museum were stolen by someone.
  • 盗取
    Jǐng fāng zhèng zài diào chá yì qǐ dào qǔ yín háng kǎ xìn xī de àn jiàn.
    The police are investigating a case of stealing bank card information.
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