Definition
偷人 is a verb-object compound (离合词) meaning 'to have an affair' or 'to commit adultery', typically used for a married person. The verb 偷 and the object 人 can be separated by aspect markers (了, 过), measure words, or durations, as in 偷过一个人 or 偷了三次人. It is a colloquial term often found in informal or gossip contexts.
v.o.
to have an affairto commit adultery (of a married person)
Examples
- 偷人。Tīngshuō tā tōu rén le.I heard he had an affair.
- 。Tā tōu guò yí gè rén.He had an affair with someone.
- 。Tā tōu le sān cì rén.He had affairs three times.
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