諜 (dié) - Spy, espionage agent & to engage in espionage

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諜 · dié

Spy, espionage agent;

to engage in espionage;

intelligence gathering.

Spy, espionage agentto engage in espionageintelligence gathering.

Usage highlights

SpyEspionage warfareIntelligence reportSpy novelCounterSpy agency

Synonyms

  • 间谍— spy, espionage agent
  • 特务— special agent, spy
  • 细作— spy, secret agent (archaic)

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was accused of being a spy (间谍).
  • The novel is about a spy thriller (谍战小说).
  • Counter-intelligence activities (反谍 activities) are crucial for national security.
  • She works in the espionage department (谍报部门).

Collocations

  • Spy(间谍)
  • Espionage warfare(谍战)
  • Intelligence report(谍报)
  • Spy novel(间谍小说)
  • Counter-espionage(反谍)
  • Spy agency(谍报机构)

Idioms

  • Espionage warfare is intense(谍战激烈)
  • Counter-espionage operations(反谍行动)
  • A nest of spies(间谍巢穴)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically associated with military intelligence and statecraft in ancient China.
  • The character reflects the importance of information and subterfuge in traditional Chinese strategic thought.
  • In modern contexts, it is heavily used in media related to spycraft and national security.

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