指控 (zhǐ kòng) — to accuse; to charge (with a crime)
Definition
指控 (zhǐ kòng) is a formal legal term meaning 'to formally charge (someone with a crime)' — stronger and more official than 指责 (general criticism) or 控告 (to accuse/sue); the examples involve police, courts, and indictments.
verb
to accuseto charge (with a crime)
Examples
- 指控。Jǐng fāng zhǐ kòng tā cān yù le yì qǐ qiǎng jié àn.The police accused him of taking part in a robbery.
- 指控。Tā zhǐ kòng duì fāng fěi bàng tā de míng yù.She accused the other party of defaming her reputation.
- 指控。Zhè míng guān yuán yīn shòu huì bèi zhèng shì zhǐ kòng.This official was formally charged with bribery.
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