检举 (jiǎn jǔ) — to report (an offense); to inform against (a perpetrator)
Definition
检举 (jiǎnjǔ) means to formally report a wrongdoing or offender to the authorities. It emphasizes an official accusation, stronger than casual 报告. Often pairs with 揭发 for exposing misconduct.
verb
to report (an offense)to inform against (a perpetrator)
Examples
- 检举。Tā zhǔ dòng jiǎn jǔ le gōng sī nèi bù de fǔ bài xíng wéi.He voluntarily reported the corrupt behavior within the company.
- 检举。Zhè wèi shì mín jiǎn jǔ le yì qǐ dào qiè àn.This citizen reported a theft case.
- 检举。Nì míng jiǎn jǔ shì bǎo hù jǔ bào rén de cháng jiàn fāng shì.Anonymous reporting is a common way to protect whistleblowers.
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