sī lüèdictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
to privateer
Sources & editorial notes

Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

私掠 私掠 [si1 lu:e4] /to privateer/

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Reference information

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  • 私
    sī

    (bound form) personal / private / (bound form) selfish / (bound form) clandestine / (bound form) illicit / (Internet slang) to send a private message to sb

  • 掠
    lüè

    to take over by force / to rob / to plunder / to brush over / to skim / to sweep

Reference definitions from CC-CEDICT.