小偷儿 xiǎotōur thief (spoken, erhua)
erhua form of 小偷
How to remember 小偷儿: 小 small + 偷 to steal + 儿 son = thief (spoken, erhua).
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How it is used
- A thief / pickpecket (erhua, colloquial): 小心小偷儿 (xiǎoxīn xiǎotōur) watch out for thieves.
- Everyday spoken word for a petty thief; the 儿 softens it colloquially (northern flavor).
- For robbery by force use 强盗/抢劫犯; 小偷 is sneak-stealing.