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    Referring to a 'pirate' with 海盗 (hǎidào)

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    Explanation

    海盗 (hǎidào) means 'pirate' and refers to a person who robs at sea. The word combines 海 (sea) with 盗 (thief/robber). It is used in both historical and modern contexts, including in movie titles and stories.

    Examples

    • 加勒比海盗的故事一直吸引着很多人。

      jiālèbǐ hǎidào de gùshi yìzhí xīyǐnzhe hěn duō rén.

      The stories of Caribbean pirates have always attracted many people.

    • 古代的海盗经常在这片海域抢劫商船。

      gǔdài de hǎidào jīngcháng zài zhè piàn hǎiyù qiǎngjié shāngchuán.

      Ancient pirates often robbed merchant ships in these waters.

    • 这部关于海盗的电影非常受孩子们欢迎。

      zhè bù guānyú hǎidào de diànyǐng fēicháng shòu háizimen huānyíng.

      This movie about pirates is very popular with children.

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