受贿 (shòu huì) — to accept a bribe
Definition
受賄 is the verb for the receiving side of bribery — the official who takes the money. Compare 贿赂 (the act of offering/paying, used for both sides) and 贪污 (embezzling public funds, broader corruption).
verb
to accept a bribe
Examples
- 。Tā shòu le yí cì huì.He accepted a bribe once.
- 受贿？Tā shòu huì guò ma?Has he ever accepted a bribe?
- 受贿。shòu huì Shì wéi fǎ de.Accepting bribes is illegal.
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