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corruption

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

tan1wu1 tānwū

Meaning


Primary

corruption

Alternatives

to be corrupt, be corrupt, corrupt

Mnemonic


贪污 Corruption refers to an institution made 污 filthy by 贪 greedy members who do things solely for private gain.

Usage


那 名 官员 因 贪污 被 逮捕。

The official was arrested for corruption.

贪污 是 一 种 严重 的 犯罪 行为。

Corruption is a serious crime.

贪污 是 邪恶 的。

Corruption is evil.

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