駭客

简 骇客 · 繁 駭客
Mandarin · pinyin hài kè

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  1. (computing) (loanword) hacker
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駭
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客
kè · guest, traveller; customer
骇
hài · terrify, frighten, scare; shock
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noun · Etymology 1

  1. cracker (person who overcomes computer software or security restrictions)

noun · Etymology 2

  1. (chiefly Taiwan) hacker

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