No. 692 in Vietnamese
cướp
"To rob" or "to seize by force."
In a sentence
Tên cướp đã bị bắt khi cố cướp một cửa hàng.
The robber was caught while attempting to rob a shop.
The word 'cướp' is used both as a noun ('robber') and a verb ('to rob').
Cô ấy bị cướp mất chiếc túi khi đi trên đường.
She had her bag snatched while walking on the road.
The word 'cướp' here is used as a verb meaning 'to snatch or take by force'.
Anh ta cảm thấy như bị cướp đi cơ hội chiến thắng.
He felt as though he was robbed of the chance to win.
The word 'cướp' is used metaphorically to mean 'deprived or taken away unfairly'.
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