Chinese

gōngkuǎn
Meaning: public funds; government money
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

挪用公款是違法行為,會受到法律的制裁。
挪用公款是违法行为,会受到法律的制裁。
Misappropriating public funds is an illegal act and will be subject to legal sanctions.
挪用公款是違法的行為。
Embezzling public funds is an illegal act.
他因挪用公款而被公司開除。
He was fired by the company for misappropriating public funds.
未經許可,不得隨便動用這筆公款。
One must not use this public fund randomly without permission.
「他因為侵佔公款被判刑。」
He was sentenced for embezzling public funds.

Usage Notes

Refers to money belonging to the state, government, or a public organization.

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