同伙

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Meaning and Usage

"同伙" (tónghuǒ) specifically refers to accomplices or partners in crime. It is commonly used in legal or criminal contexts to describe people who collaborate in illegal activities.

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Usage Notes

When using "同伙," the implication is usually negative, referring to people involved together in wrongdoing. It is not used for neutral or positive partnerships. Avoid confusing it with "伙伴" (huǒbàn), which means partner or companion in a neutral or positive sense.

Register and Tone

"同伙" is formal and often appears in news reports, police statements, or legal discussions. It is not typically used in casual conversation unless discussing crime-related topics.

Example Sentences

The police arrested all the accomplices in this robbery case.

He and several accomplices planned this fraud operation.

He is suspected to be one of the accomplices in the criminal gang.