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prisoner in Chinese

prisoner in Chinese is 囚犯, 犯人 — prisoner means someone locked up in prison, whether awaiting trial or serving a sentence.

prisoner in Chinese

囚犯
noun
Pronounced: qiú fàn
A person incarcerated in a prison, while on trial or serving a sentence.
犯人
noun
Pronounced: fàn rén
Any person held against their will.

What does "prisoner" mean?

  1. noun Someone locked up in prison, whether awaiting trial or serving a sentence.
    "The prisoner was released after ten years for good behavior."
  2. noun Anyone held against their will, not necessarily in a jail.
    "The hostages were kept as prisoners in the basement for three days."
  3. noun Figuratively, someone who feels trapped by their circumstances.
    "He became a prisoner of his own routine."
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prisoner in a sentence

  • The prisoner was released after ten years for good behavior.
  • The hostages were kept as prisoners in the basement for three days.
  • He became a prisoner of his own routine.

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What is "prisoner" in Chinese?

"prisoner" in Chinese is 囚犯, 犯人. prisoner means: Someone locked up in prison, whether awaiting trial or serving a sentence.

How do you pronounce 囚犯?

"prisoner" in Chinese is 囚犯, pronounced "qiú fàn".

How do you use "prisoner" in a sentence?

Example: "The prisoner was released after ten years for good behavior." In Chinese, "prisoner" is 囚犯, 犯人.

Are there other ways to say "prisoner" in Chinese?

Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "prisoner": 囚犯, 犯人.

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