涉嫌 (shè xián) — to be suspected of (a crime), to be a suspect in (a case)
Definition
涉嫌 means 'to be suspected of (a crime)' and is used in formal/legal contexts, typically with an offense as the object. Unlike 怀疑, it is not used for doubting a person or everyday suspicions.
verb
to be suspected of (a crime)to be a suspect in (a case)
Examples
- 涉嫌。Tā shè xián tān wū gōng kuǎn.He is suspected of embezzling public funds.
- 涉嫌。Zhè ge gōng sī shè xián fēi fǎ jí zī.This company is suspected of illegal fundraising.
- 涉嫌。shè xián Rén yuán yǐ bèi jǐng fāng dài zǒu diào chá.The suspected person has been taken away by police for investigation.
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