Definition
告密 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to inform against someone' or 'to snitch'. It carries a strong negative connotation, implying betrayal of trust. The verb can be split: 告了一次密 (snitched once) or 告过他的密 (snitched on him). When specifying the target, use the pattern 向...告密 or 告...的密. Do not confuse with 举报 (to report, more neutral).
v.o.
to inform on someoneto betray a secretto snitch
Examples
- 告密。Tā cónglái bú huì xiàng lǎoshī gào mì.He would never snitch to the teacher.
- ，。Tā gào le péngyou de mì, jiéguǒ dàjiā dōu tǎoyàn tā.He snitched on a friend, and as a result everyone despises him.
- 告密，。Bié suíbiàn gào mì, xiān kǎolǜ yíxià hòuguǒ.Don't snitch casually; first consider the consequences.
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