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sneak in Chinese

sneak in Chinese is 流氓, 偷窃, 掩藏 — sneak means to move quietly and carefully so as not to be noticed.

sneak in Chinese

流氓
noun
Pronounced: liú máng
A cheat; a con artist.
偷窃
verb
Pronounced: tōu qiè
(intransitive) To creep or go stealthily; to come or go while trying to avoid detection, as a person who does not wish to be seen.
掩藏
verb
Pronounced: yǎn cáng
(transitive, dated) To hide, especially in a mean or cowardly manner.

What does "sneak" mean?

  1. verb To move quietly and carefully so as not to be noticed.
    "The cat sneaked across the lawn towards the unsuspecting birds."
  2. verb To take something without permission, doing it quietly and secretly.
    "He sneaked a chip from his brother's plate while nobody was looking."
  3. adjective Done secretly, or released ahead of the official date.
    "The studio arranged a sneak preview of the film for critics."
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sneak in a sentence

  • The cat sneaked across the lawn towards the unsuspecting birds.
  • He tried to sneak past the guard without making a sound.
  • He sneaked a chip from his brother's plate while nobody was looking.
  • She snuck a cookie from the jar before dinner.

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What is "sneak" in Chinese?
"sneak" in Chinese is 流氓, 偷窃, 掩藏. sneak means: To move quietly and carefully so as not to be noticed.
How do you pronounce 流氓?
"sneak" in Chinese is 流氓, pronounced "liú máng".
How do you use "sneak" in a sentence?
Example: "The cat sneaked across the lawn towards the unsuspecting birds." In Chinese, "sneak" is 流氓, 偷窃, 掩藏.
Are there other ways to say "sneak" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 3 translations listed for "sneak": 流氓, 偷窃, 掩藏.
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