contraband in Chinese
contraband in Chinese is 走私 — contraband means goods that are illegal to own, trade, or smuggle.
contraband in Chinese
走私
Pronounced: zǒu sī
(uncountable) Goods which are prohibited from being traded, smuggled goods.
What does "contraband" mean?
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noun Goods that are illegal to own, trade, or smuggle.
"Customs officers found contraband cigarettes hidden inside the truck."
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adjective Forbidden to be traded or carried.
"The ship was carrying contraband weapons across the border."
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contraband in a sentence
- Customs officers found contraband cigarettes hidden inside the truck.
- Prison guards regularly search cells for contraband phones.
- The ship was carrying contraband weapons across the border.
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What is "contraband" in Chinese?
"contraband" in Chinese is 走私. contraband means: Goods that are illegal to own, trade, or smuggle.
How do you pronounce 走私?
"contraband" in Chinese is 走私, pronounced "zǒu sī".
How do you use "contraband" in a sentence?
Example: "Customs officers found contraband cigarettes hidden inside the truck." In Chinese, "contraband" is 走私.
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