Definition
受贿 (shòu huì) means 'to accept a bribe' — it focuses on the official who receives the bribe. This contrasts with 贿赂 (huì lù), which means 'to bribe' (the act of offering a bribe), and 贪污 (tān wū), which means 'to embezzle public funds' (a different type of corruption). Note that 受贿 is a separable verb: 受了一次贿.
verb
to accept a bribe
Examples
- 。Tā shòu le yí cì huì.He accepted a bribe once.
- 受贿？Tā shòu huì guo ma?Has he ever accepted a bribe?
- 受贿。shòu huì shì wéifǎ de.Accepting bribes is illegal.
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