/səˈspɪʃəs ˈkærɪktər/ – Phrase
Definition: kẻ khả nghi.
A more thorough explanation: A “suspicious character” refers to an individual whose behavior or appearance gives rise to a reasonable belief that they may be involved in criminal activity or pose a threat to public safety. This term is often used by law enforcement and security personnel to describe someone who is deemed to be potentially dangerous or engaging in suspicious behavior.
Example: The police detained the suspicious character for questioning after receiving reports of a break-in at the local store.