囚犯 qiúfàn prisoner
prisoner; convict
How to remember 囚犯: 囚 prisoner + 犯 criminal = prisoner.
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How it is used
- A prisoner / convict - 释放囚犯 (shìfàng qiúfàn) release a prisoner.
- Refers to someone jailed after conviction; near 犯人 (fànrén) but more written. Neutral/formal.
Example sentences
- 你是囚犯。 Nǐ shì qiúfàn.You're the prisoner.
- 每个人都对囚犯表示同情。 Měigè rén dōu duì qiúfàn biǎoshìtóngqíng.Everybody showed sympathy toward the prisoner.