Chinese
tānwū
Meaning: corruption; graft; to embezzle
Part of Speech: Verb, Noun

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Example sentences

嚴懲貪污腐敗是政府當前的首要任務。
严惩贪污腐败是政府当前的首要任务。
Punishing corruption and bribery is the government's current top priority.
監察委員正在調查這起政府貪污案。
Supervisory commissioners are investigating this case of government corruption.
我們必須採取措施以杜絕貪污。
We must take measures to eliminate corruption.
他因貪污罪被法院判刑十年。
He was sentenced to ten years in prison by the court for corruption.
他因為貪污被捕,最終鋃鐺入獄。
He was arrested for corruption and ultimately ended up in chains and imprisoned.

Usage Notes

Refers to the illegal acquisition of money or property by taking advantage of one's position.

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