Definition
贿赂 (huìlù) is the formal, legal term for 'bribe' — it works as both a verb (to bribe) and a noun (a bribe). 收买 (shōumǎi) also means 'to bribe' but is broader (can mean 'to buy off' or 'to purchase'); 受贿 (shòuhuì) specifically means 'to accept a bribe' (the receiving side). 红包 (hóngbāo) is a gift envelope that can sometimes imply a bribe in context, but is not inherently illegal.
verb
to bribe
noun
a bribe
Examples
- 贿赂。Tā shìtú yòng jīnqián huì lù nà ge guānyuán.He tried to bribe that official with money.
- 贿赂。Shōushòu huì lù shì yánzhòng de fànzuì xíngwéi.Accepting bribes is a serious criminal act.
- 贿赂。Zhège ànjiàn shèjí jù'é huì lù.This case involves huge bribes.
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