Definition
贪污 (tān wū) means to embezzle public funds or property — a specific criminal act by officials. It's narrower than 腐败 (fǔ bài), which covers broader political/social corruption, and distinct from 受贿 (shòu huì) 'accept a bribe'.
verb
to embezzle (public funds or property)to be corrupt (of government officials)
Examples
- 贪污。Tā yīnwèi tān wū gōngkuǎn bèi pàn le sān nián xíng.He was sentenced to three years in prison for embezzling public funds.
- 贪污。Nàge guānyuán tān wū le dàliàng de zījīn.That official embezzled a large amount of funds.
- 贪污。Wǒmen yào fángzhǐ rènhé rén tān wū.We must prevent anyone from embezzling.
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