犯罪

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Meaning and Usage

"犯罪" (fànzuì) specifically refers to the act of committing a crime or breaking the law. It is a formal term often used in legal, social, and news contexts.

Common Contexts

It frequently appears in discussions about law enforcement, criminal justice, and social issues related to crime prevention.

Collocations and Patterns

These collocations are common in formal speech and writing.

Usage Notes

When using 犯罪, the focus is on the act of breaking the law rather than the person committing it, although it can imply the person as well. It is more formal than words like (do bad things). Avoid confusing 犯罪 with (sin or guilt) alone, as 犯罪 emphasizes the illegal act.

Example Sentences

He committed a crime by stealing and was sentenced to three years in prison.

Preventing crime is an important task for social security.

He did not commit a crime; he was just misunderstood.